The Poor And Their Relief (1825)

By George Ensor

Book Overview

""The Poor And Their Relief"" is a book written by George Ensor and published in 1825. The book is a comprehensive analysis of the state of poverty in England during the 19th century and the various measures taken to provide relief to the poor. Ensor examines the various causes of poverty, including the lack of education, the high cost of living, and the inadequate wages paid to workers. He also discusses the various forms of relief available to the poor, including workhouses, outdoor relief, and private charity.The book provides a detailed history of the development of the Poor Laws in England, which were designed to provide relief to the poor. Ensor examines the successes and failures of these laws, and the impact they had on the lives of the poor.Overall, ""The Poor And Their Relief"" is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of poverty and social welfare in England. It provides a detailed analysis of the causes of poverty and the various measures taken to alleviate it, and offers insights into the challenges faced by policymakers and social reformers in addressing this complex issue.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: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1160016259
• ISBN13: 9781160016254
• Release Date: February 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 396 Pages
• Weight: 1.65 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 6.0" x 9.0"