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A Peep Behind the Scenes on a Board of Guardians (Classic Reprint): The Brutality of the Poor-Law System - Couverture souple
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Discover how the Poor-Law system shaped life in workhouses and outdoor relief, and what one guardian exposed about its brutality.
This edition presents the author’s firsthand perspectives on a system many relied on, and the human cost it imposed. Read about the lived experiences of guardians, relief practices, and the push for change in policy and pensions.
- Detailed accounts of expenses, pensions, and how funds were allocated by officials.
- Accounts of outdoor relief, its impact on families, and debates over adequate support.
- Descriptions of workhouse conditions and the treatment of elderly and ill inmates.
- Arguments for reform, including calls for better medical care and fair pensions.
Ideal for readers interested in social history, reform movements, and the human side of public welfare.
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A Peep Behind the Scenes on a Board of Guardians (Classic Reprint)
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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book explores the impact of the Poor Laws in Victorian Britain and reveals the growing undercurrent of destitution that would become a defining feature of the era. It uses a variety of source material, including inquests, reports and personal testimony to shine a light on the experiences of the men, women and children who struggled to survive under the weight of poverty and the harsh treatment they received under the Poor Laws. The author demonstrates how destitution was not merely an individual failure, but rather a systemic problem rooted in the industrialisation of the nation and the social and economic changes it brought about. The book's insights provide a powerful and moving account of the suffering and inequality that lay beneath the surface of Victorian society. 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 9781332274529_0
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PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781332274529
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