The Corn Laws

<p>The Corn Laws: A Popular History by Mary A.M. Marks offers a detailed account of the Corn Laws in Great Britain which significantly impacted the nation's economic and social landscape during the 19th century. This book explores the origins implementation and eventual repeal of these controversial laws which regulated the import and export of grain. Marks provides a comprehensive overview accessible to a broad audience.</p> <p>The narrative delves into the political debates the social unrest and the economic consequences triggered by the Corn Laws. It examines the perspectives of various stakeholders including landowners industrialists and the working class offering a nuanced understanding of the complex issues at play. Readers gain insight into the broader context of British economic policy and the evolving dynamics of free trade versus protectionism. This historical analysis remains relevant for understanding modern debates on trade agriculture and economic justice.</p><p>This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore you will see the original copyright references library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world) and other notations in the work.</p><p>This work is in the public domain in the United States of America and possibly other nations. Within the United States you may freely copy and distribute this work as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.</p><p>As a reproduction of a historical artifact this work may contain missing or blurred pages poor pictures errant marks etc. Scholars believe and we concur that this work is important enough to be preserved reproduced and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.</p>