The Early History of English Poor Relief by of Girton College E. M. Leonard
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| Author | Leonard, E. M., of Girton College |
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| LoC No. | 01001993 |
| Title | The Early History of English Poor Relief |
| Note | Reading ease score: 68.7 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
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| Summary | "The Early History of English Poor Relief" by E. M. Leonard is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book examines the development and evolution of the public poor relief system in England, particularly from the 16th century onward. Leonard explores how legislative and municipal efforts shaped the relief mechanisms that addressed poverty, vagrancy, and the needs of the destitute population. At the start of the work, Leonard outlines the state of poor relief prior to the establishment of organized systems, pointing to the ecclesiastical roots of charity in Anglo-Saxon times. She discusses the shift from church-based almsgiving to state control, emphasizing societal changes during the Tudor period that led to an increase in vagrants and the urgent need for structured public assistance. By referencing municipal actions and various laws over the years, the opening portion sets the stage for a detailed analysis of how poor relief became a significant aspect of English governance and social policy. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | HV: Social sciences: Social pathology, Social and Public Welfare |
| LoC Class | KD: Law in general, Comparative and uniform law, Jurisprudence: United Kingdom and Ireland |
| Subject | Poor laws -- Great Britain -- History |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 59129 |
| Release Date | Mar 26, 2019 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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