""History Of The Anti-Corn-Law League V1"" is a book written by Archibald Prentice that chronicles the rise and impact of the Anti-Corn-Law League, a political movement in 19th century Britain that advocated for the repeal of the Corn Laws, which were tariffs on imported grain that protected domestic farmers but raised food prices for consumers. The book covers the origins of the League, its key leaders and strategies, and the political and economic context in which it operated. It also examines the opposition to the League ...
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""History Of The Anti-Corn-Law League V1"" is a book written by Archibald Prentice that chronicles the rise and impact of the Anti-Corn-Law League, a political movement in 19th century Britain that advocated for the repeal of the Corn Laws, which were tariffs on imported grain that protected domestic farmers but raised food prices for consumers. The book covers the origins of the League, its key leaders and strategies, and the political and economic context in which it operated. It also examines the opposition to the League from agricultural interests and the Conservative Party, as well as the broader social and cultural factors that shaped the debate over free trade and protectionism. Overall, ""History Of The Anti-Corn-Law League V1"" provides a detailed and insightful account of a pivotal moment in British political and economic history.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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