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Explore the evolution of social support with A History of English Philanthropy by Benjamin Kirkman Gray. Originally published in 1905, this Routledge Library Edition provides a detailed historical account of how charity and social welfare functioned in England. The narrative spans from the Elizabethan period and the Dissolution of the Monasteries through to the nineteenth century and the taking of the first census. This book examines the complex questions surrounding the meaning and worth of philanthropy in the era before the British welfare state was established. By studying these historical shifts, readers gain a deeper understanding of how society addressed poverty and social needs over several centuries. It serves as a foundational text for those researching the roots of modern social systems and the historical development of English charity.

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Comprehensive historical coverage from the Elizabethan period through the nineteenth century.

Detailed study of English philanthropy from the Dissolution of the Monasteries to the first census.

Academic insights into the development of social welfare before the modern British welfare state.

Essential reading for students and researchers of history, poverty, and social welfare systems.

Part of the respected Routledge Library Editions series on the history of social welfare.

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Amazon UK
Release Date
14 September 2016
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20 March 2016

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