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History Of The Taxes On Knowledge: Their Origin And Repeal V1

History Of The Taxes On Knowledge: Their Origin And Repeal V1

Collet, Collet Dobson
Holyoake, George Jacob

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PhilosophyFiction AnthologiesGeneral World History

ISBN10: 1425497020
ISBN13: 9781425497026
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: May 5 2006
Pages: 240
Weight: 0.79
Height: 0.55 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The book History of the Taxes on Knowledge: Their Origin and Repeal V1 by Collet Dobson Collet is a comprehensive account of the history of taxes on knowledge in England. The book traces the origin of these taxes from the early 18th century and examines their impact on the dissemination of knowledge and the growth of the press in England.The author provides a detailed analysis of the various taxes on newspapers, pamphlets, and other forms of printed material that were imposed by successive governments over the years. He also explores the political and social factors that led to the introduction of these taxes and the resistance they faced from the press and the public.The book covers the period from the Stamp Act of 1712 to the repeal of the last remaining taxes on knowledge in 1861. It also includes a discussion of the role of key figures such as William Cobbett and Richard Carlile in the campaign against these taxes.Overall, History of the Taxes on Knowledge: Their Origin and Repeal V1 is an important work of historical scholarship that sheds light on a little-known aspect of English history and provides valuable insights into the evolution of the press and the dissemination of knowledge in modern society.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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