Local Option

By William Hoyle Sproston Caine

Book Overview

First published in 1904, Local Option is a pioneering study of the temperance movement in Britain, which explores the political, social, and cultural factors that shaped the debates around alcohol consumption and prohibition in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Drawing on a wealth of archival and historical evidence, Caine offers a nuanced and detailed analysis of a contentious and divisive issue that continues to resonate today.

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• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1022124145
• ISBN13: 9781022124141
• Release Date: July 2023
• Publisher: Legare Street Press
• Length: 128 Pages
• Weight: 0.42 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.1" x 9.2"