Extracts From The Information Received By His Majesty's Commissioners, As To The Administration And Operation Of The Poor-Laws (1833)

By Great Britain Poor Law Commissioners

Book Overview

""Extracts From The Information Received By His Majesty�������s Commissioners, As To The Administration And Operation Of The Poor-Laws"" is a book published in 1833 by the Poor-Law Commission. It contains a collection of information and reports gathered by the Commission regarding the administration and operation of the poor-laws in England at that time. The poor-laws were a system of social welfare that provided relief to the poor and destitute. The book includes accounts of the conditions in workhouses, the treatment of paupers, and the effectiveness of the poor-laws in alleviating poverty. It also discusses the challenges and criticisms of the system, including concerns about its cost and the potential for abuse. This book provides valuable insight into the history of social welfare in England and the development of the poor-laws.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1165435977
• ISBN13: 9781165435975
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 456 Pages
• Weight: 1.33 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 9.0"