The Poor And Their Relief (1825)

The Poor And Their Relief is a book written by George Ensor in 1825. It is a comprehensive study of the poor laws and their implementation in England during the 18th and 19th centuries. The book examines the social, economic, and political factors that led to the development of the poor laws, as well as their impact on the lives of the poor.Ensor explores the various methods of poor relief that were employed at the time, including workhouses, outdoor relief, and private charity. He also discusses the role of the government in providing relief, as well as the attitudes of the wealthy towards the poor.The book provides a detailed analysis of the poor laws and their shortcomings, including the tendency to create dependency and the lack of effective measures to alleviate poverty. It also offers suggestions for reform, including the need for more efficient and humane methods of relief.Overall, The Poor And Their Relief is a valuable historical document that sheds light on the complex issues surrounding poverty and social welfare in England during the 18th and 19th centuries. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of social welfare and poverty relief.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.