A History of the English Poor Law: In Connexion with the Legislation and Other Circumstances Affecting the Condition of the People, Volume 2J. Murray, 1854 - Poor laws |
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A History of the English Poor Law: In Connection with the Legislation and ... Sir George Nicholls No preview available - 2015 |
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