Leonard, E. M.

The early history of English poor relief.

Cambridge University press 1900. 18+[1]+397 p. O.

7s. 6d.

An essay upon English poor relief, 1514-1644; by Miss Leonard of the London School Economics, from municipal records of London and Norwich, reports of justices of the :e in Public Record Office, etc.; discusses influence of pre-existing municipal regulations 1 provisions of early poor laws, and describes the proceedings of the Privy Council regard to poor relief and the development of the machinery for its execution. Note more comprehensive history (924-1898) by Sir George Nicholls and Thomas Mackay, edition, revised and enlarged, 1898-99. 3v.

Ath. 1900. 2:50 (unfav.).

W. DAWSON JOHNSTON, Je. 1901

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