Drawing on data and analysis from the time, this address provides insight into the economic and social effects of free trade in England during the late 19th century. With cogent arguments and persuasive language, the authors make a compelling case for the benefits of free trade, and shed light on the political and social debates of the time.
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This influential sociologist and economist delved deeply into labour history and social reform. Her work was characterized by meticulous research and a dedication to enacting societal change. She is credited with coining the term 'collective bargaining' and was instrumental in founding institutions that shaped social and economic thought. Her legacy lies in her lasting impact on modern social policy and the labour movement.






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The Decay of Capitalist Civilisation
- 206 pages
- 8 hours of reading
Published in 1923, this book is a Marxist critique of capitalism by one of the founders of the London School of Economics. Webb argues that the decline of capitalism is not only inevitable but necessary for the progress of humanity. She suggests that the rise of the working class and the emergence of socialist movements will lead to the downfall of capitalism and the creation of a more just society.
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The Break-up of the Poor Law: Being Part one of the Minority Report of the Poor law Commission
- 618 pages
- 22 hours of reading
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Bibliography of Road-Making and Roads in the United Kingdom
- 298 pages
- 11 hours of reading
This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
- 2022
This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
- 2022
The Consumers' Co-operative Movement
- 520 pages
- 19 hours of reading
- 2022
English Local Government: Statutory Authorities for Special Purposes
- 542 pages
- 19 hours of reading
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English Local Government From the Revolution to the Municipal Corporations Act: The Parish and the County
- 698 pages
- 25 hours of reading
- 2022
- 2022
English Local Government: The Story of the King's Highway
- 288 pages
- 11 hours of reading