Agrarian Capitalism and Poor Relief in England, 1500–1860

1. Introduction: The Extraordinary Case of a ‘Law to Force Charity’
Larry Patriquin

2. Capitalist and Precapitalist Societies
Larry Patriquin

3. The Development of Capitalism in England, c. 1300–1860
Larry Patriquin

4. English Poor Relief, c. 1350–1795
Larry Patriquin

5. Speenhamland, Settlement and the New Poor Law
Larry Patriquin

6. Agrarian Class Relations and Poor Relief Outside England
Larry Patriquin

7. Conclusion: Capitalism and the Origins of the Welfare State
Larry Patriquin

Nyckelord: History, History of Britain and Ireland, Social History, Cultural History, History of Early Modern Europe, Modern History, Politics of the Welfare State