The Principle Of The English Poor Laws, Illustrated And Defended, By A Historical View Of Indigence In Civil Society (1830)

""The Principle of the English Poor Laws, Illustrated and Defended, by a Historical View of Indigence in Civil Society"" is a book written by Frederick Page and first published in 1830. The book provides a detailed analysis of the English Poor Laws, which were a series of laws enacted in the 16th and 17th centuries to provide relief to the poor and needy. Page argues that the Poor Laws were based on a sound principle, namely that it was the responsibility of the community as a whole to provide for the poor and needy. He provides a historical overview of poverty and indigence in civil society, tracing the development of poor relief from ancient times to the present day.The book also includes a detailed analysis of the various forms of poor relief provided under the Poor Laws, including outdoor relief, workhouses, and apprenticeships. Page argues that these forms of relief were necessary to prevent the poor from falling into destitution and to ensure that they were able to support themselves and their families.Overall, ""The Principle of the English Poor Laws, Illustrated and Defended, by a Historical View of Indigence in Civil Society"" provides a comprehensive and insightful analysis of the English Poor Laws and their impact on society. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of social welfare and poverty relief in England.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.