Penny Loaves and Butter Cheap
Penny Loaves and Butter Cheap by Stephen Bates, published by Head of Zeus on February 27, 2014, is a detailed exploration of Britain during a transformative period in 1846. This first edition, comprising 352 pages, delves into the significant social and political changes occurring as the Industrial Revolution reached its peak. The narrative captures the migration from rural areas to cities, the expansion of railways, and the stark contrasts between wealth and poverty, all of which contributed to profound social tensions.
In this book, readers will find a comprehensive examination of the repeal of the Corn Laws and its impact on landowners and the economy, marking the beginning of free trade in Britain. Stephen Bates presents a vivid portrayal of a society on the brink of modernity, highlighting the complexities of a nation undergoing rapid change. The work situates itself within the broader context of history, focusing on themes of social history and the evolution of Great Britain during a pivotal moment.
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Britain in 1846 was a nation in the grip of dramatic change.
As the Industrial Revolution reached its height, people were flooding from countryside to city; the railways were spreading; starvation and destitution existed alongside immense wealth and power, generating profound social tensions.
And seismic change was afoot in the world of politics. Parliament’s repeal of the protectionist Corn Laws eroded the powers of the landowners and ushered in an age of free trade that would form the basis of Britain’s future wealth and industiral prosperity.
Stephen Bates paints a kaleidoscopic portrait of a pivotal year in British history – and of a society on the cusp of modernity.
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