A History of Vagrants and Vagrancy and Beggars and Begging

von Charles James Ribton-Turner

760 Seiten, Taschenbuch

Kurzbeschreibung des Verlags

""A History of Vagrants and Vagrancy and Beggars and Begging"" is a comprehensive exploration of the social phenomenon of vagrancy and begging throughout history. Written by Charles James Ribton-Turner, the book delves into the origins and evolution of these practices, examining the economic, political, and cultural factors that have contributed to their persistence. The author draws on a wide range of historical sources, including legal documents, literature, and personal accounts, to provide a detailed and nuanced understanding of these complex social issues. The book also explores the various responses to vagrancy and begging over time, from harsh punishment and social exclusion to more compassionate approaches aimed at addressing the root causes of poverty and homelessness. Overall, ""A History of Vagrants and Vagrancy and Beggars and Begging"" offers a fascinating and thought-provoking insight into a topic that continues to be relevant today.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.

• Themen: Geschichte und Archäologie Geschichte Amerikanische Geschichte
• ISBN: 9781432641665
• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 01.06.2007
• Größe: 235 x 191 mm
• Verlag: Kessinger Publishing, LLC