The White Slaves of England (Classic Reprint): Compiled From Official Documents; With Twelve Spirited Illustrations - Couverture souple
Synopsis
Exposing hidden chains in nineteenth‑century England A historical study that brings together official documents to reveal how power and privilege shaped the lives of working people. The book argues that systems of labor and governance treated many citizens as “slaves” within their own country, challenging readers to reexamine liberty and justice.
Through documentary evidence and historical analysis, this work lays out how the English labor market, parish settlements, and naval impressment affected everyday life. It contrasts the promises of freedom with the realities faced by workers, apprentices, and sailors, inviting readers to consider the costs of privilege and the value of collective rights.
The following themes form the core of the book’s examination:
- How labor freedom and wages shifted under different local and national policies
- The impact of parochial settlement on workers and communities
- The practice and exemptions of impressment in the naval service
- Connections between economic systems, class power, and personal liberty
Ideal for readers of history, social justice, and political reform who want to understand the roots of modern debates over freedom and inequality.
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This book was originally published prior to 1923, and represents a reproduction of an important historical work, maintaining the same format as the original work. While some publishers have opted to apply OCR (optical character recognition) technology to the process, we believe this leads to sub-optimal results (frequent typographical errors, strange characters and confusing formatting) and does not adequately preserve the historical character of the original artifact. We believe this work is culturally important in its original archival form. While we strive to adequately clean and digitally enhance the original work, there are occasionally instances where imperfections such as blurred or missing pages, poor pictures or errant marks may have been introduced due to either the quality of the original work or the scanning process itself. Despite these occasional imperfections, we have brought it back into print as part of our ongoing global book preservation commitment, providing customers with access to the best possible historical reprints. We appreciate your understanding of these occasional imperfections, and sincerely hope you enjoy seeing the book in a format as close as possible to that intended by the original publisher.
Présentation de l'éditeur
The White Slaves Of England: Compiled From Official Documents. With Twelve Spirited Illustrations by John C. Cobden is presented here in a high quality paperback edition. This publication was produced from a professional scan of an original edition of the book, which can include imperfections from the original book or through the scanning process, and has been created with the reader in mind. The White Slaves Of England: Compiled From Official Documents. With Twelve Spirited Illustrations is in the English language. The White Slaves Of England: Compiled From Official Documents. With Twelve Spirited Illustrations is highly recommended for those who enjoy the works of John C. Cobden, and for those discovering the works of John C. Cobden for the first time.
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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book serves as a potent indictment of the British aristocracy and its systemic perpetuation of suffering among the working class in the 19th century. The author meticulously exposes the deplorable conditions endured by miners, factory workers, and agricultural labourers, painting a stark picture of a society where a privileged few thrive at the expense of the vast majority. The work delves into the historical roots of this oppressive system, tracing its origins to feudal land ownership practices and laws that concentrate wealth and power in the hands of a select elite. By drawing on firsthand accounts and official reports, the author reveals the grim realities of child labour, unsafe working environments, and inadequate wages that plague the lives of countless individuals. The thematic focus extends beyond mere economic hardship, exploring the moral and psychological consequences of such widespread exploitation. The author argues that the British aristocracy's relentless pursuit of profit has resulted in the dehumanization of the working class, stripping them of dignity, education, and hope for a better future. Ultimately, this book challenges readers to confront the uncomfortable truths about the human cost of unchecked power and privilege, urging a reevaluation of societal structures that perpetuate inequality and injustice. The author's insights remain relevant, serving as a reminder that the fight for social justice and equitable distribution of resources is an ongoing struggle. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781330794623_0
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