English Local Government

Focusing on social history and legal aspects concerning the lower classes, this work delves into the English Poor Law history. Beatrice Potter Webb, who faced personal loss in her early years, was influenced by her father's connections in business and politics. Her collaboration with Sidney James Webb, whom she married, led to significant contributions in sociology, including eleven influential volumes. This republished edition includes a new introductory biography, highlighting Webb's impact on the study of social conditions and economic history in Britain.