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Understand the forces behind rising bread prices and what can be done to ease shortages.
This concise historical analysis examines the debates in Parliament, the roles of farmers and merchants, and the policy ideas aimed at securing affordable provisions for the nation.
Written in clear, accessible language, it traces how government measures, market dynamics, and global trade interact to shape the price of corn and other essentials. It also presents practical proposals, including supporting domestic corn production and exploring cooperative funds to protect the vulnerable during times of scarcity.
- How government decisions intended to stabilize prices influence markets and supply
- The impact of farming, trade, and currency on the cost of bread
- Arguments for encouraging home-grown corn and regional provisioning strategies
- Suggestions for social support mechanisms tied to local communities
Ideal for readers interested in economic history, public policy, and the enduring question of how nations balance markets, welfare, and food security.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book concerns the alarming price of bread, and the resulting social unrest in 1800. It is an important insight into the lives of laborers and society at the time and explores the causes and effects of the bread shortages and resulting riots in a variety of different ideological contexts. This issue had far-reaching social and political ramifications, affecting international relations and the very structure of British society and economy. The author examines the complexities of the crisis, providing both historical context and reflecting on the nature of governance and public discourse in a time of crisis and famine. This book is a unique and valuable resource for scholars of economic history, and will be of great interest to anyone interested in food, politics, class relations, or 18th and 19th century Britain. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781330823637_0
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