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Letters On The Corn Laws: And On The Rights Of The Working Classes (1835)

Letters On The Corn Laws: And On The Rights Of The Working Classes (1835)

H. B. T.

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Biographies GeneralLetters & EssaysGeneral Political Science

ISBN10: 1104237695
ISBN13: 9781104237691
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Apr 2 2009
Pages: 52
Weight: 0.18
Height: 0.11 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Letters on the Corn Laws and on the Rights of the Working Classes is a political treatise written by H. B. T. in 1835. The book is a collection of letters that were originally published in a newspaper, and they are addressed to various individuals and groups, including politicians, landowners, and workers. The letters argue against the Corn Laws, which were protective tariffs on imported grain that were designed to benefit British landowners. H. B. T. contends that these laws were harmful to the working classes, who were forced to pay higher prices for their food. The book also advocates for the rights of the working classes, arguing that they should have a say in government and that their welfare should be a priority. H. B. T. criticizes the wealthy landowners and politicians who he believes are neglecting the needs of the poor. The book is a passionate call to action for social and political reform, and it was influential in the movement for workers' rights in 19th-century Britain. Overall, Letters on the Corn Laws and on the Rights of the Working Classes is an important historical document that sheds light on the struggles and injustices faced by the working classes during this period.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old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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