ALMSHOUSES
Written by Brian Bailey
Published by Robert Hale
in 1988
ISBN: 0709032927
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- HISTORY
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- SOCIAL HISTORY
ALMSHOUSES
Written by Brian Bailey.
Stock no. 2113397
1st.
1988.
Hardback.
Nearly fine condition in a nearly fine dustwrapper.
A fascinating insight into these ancient, charitable institutions which form a significant part of our national heritage. B/w illustrations. B/w photos. ISBN: 0709032927. Light wear to cover edges. Wrapper is edge-creased and a little faded to spine.
Front cover
Contents
- Acknowledgements
- Introduction
- List of Illustrations
- 1 Pity or Piety? The Medieval Hospital
- 2 The Black Death and a Century of Changes
- 3 The Tudor Call to Alms
- 4 Religious Foundations and the Rise of Capitalism
- 5 Private Charity in a Secular Century
- 6 Restrained Benevolence in the Victorian Era
- 7 Almshouses Today - a Survival Story
- Select Bibliography
- Index