Almshouses in Early Modern England
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Almshouses in Early Modern England by Angela Nicholls
Addresses a neglected element of English welfare history, examining the role and significance of English almshouses in the period 1550 - 1725 and the contribution they made within the developing welfare systems of the time
A warm and well-informed account of almshouses [and] a sturdy piece of scholarship* JOURNAL OF ECCLESIASTICAL HISTORY *
Fills an importance gap in our knowledge of early modern almhouse history...It will be essential reading. * FAMILY AND COMMUNITY HISTORICAL RESEARCH SOCIETY NEWSLETTER *
Nicholls (thoroughly establishes how almshouses were deeply embedded in the welfare system of post-Reformation England. . . . Nicholls uses a great deal of statistical data, often expressing it through numerous charts, graphs, and tables, and provides photographs that bring the topic to life. Recommended. * CHOICE *
Fills an importance gap in our knowledge of early modern almhouse history...It will be essential reading. * FAMILY AND COMMUNITY HISTORICAL RESEARCH SOCIETY NEWSLETTER *
Nicholls (thoroughly establishes how almshouses were deeply embedded in the welfare system of post-Reformation England. . . . Nicholls uses a great deal of statistical data, often expressing it through numerous charts, graphs, and tables, and provides photographs that bring the topic to life. Recommended. * CHOICE *
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9781783271788 |
| ISBN 10 | 1783271787 |
| Title | Almshouses in Early Modern England |
| Author | Angela Nicholls |
| Series | People Markets Goods: Economies And Societies In History |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Boydell & Brewer Ltd |
| Year published | 2017-03-17 |
| Number of pages | 291 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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