Statistical Account of the British Empire - Exhibiting Its Extent, Physical Capacities, Population, Industry,

This pioneering survey, published in 1837, contains invaluable historical data on British and Irish agriculture, industry, society and institutions.

List of contents

Preface; Statistical account of the British Empire; Part I. Extent, Physical Circumstances, and Civil Divisions of the British Empire: 1. England and Wales; 2. Scotland; 3. Ireland; Part II. Population; Part III. Industry of the British Empire: 1. Agriculture; Supplement.

Summary

John Ramsay McCulloch (1789–1864) was a prominent Scottish political economist. This two-volume work, published in 1837, contains fascinating, detailed data about life in Great Britain and Ireland (excluding overseas colonies) at the close of the Georgian era. Volume 1 covers geography, population, agriculture and land use, and living standards.

Product details

• Authors: J. R. Mcculloch, McCulloch J. R.
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press ELT
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 15.12.2011
• EAN: 9781108036351
• ISBN: 978-1-108-03635-1
• No. of pages: 646
• Series: Cambridge Library Collection -; Cambridge Library Collection - British and Irish History, 19th Century; A Statistical Account of the British Empire 2 Volume Set
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > History > General, dictionaries; Modern history to 20th century: c 1700 to c 1900, European History, HISTORY / Social History, Social & cultural history, HISTORY / Europe / Great Britain / Georgian Era (1714-1837), HISTORY / Europe / Ireland, HISTORY / Europe / Great Britain / Victorian Era (1837-1901), c 1800 to c 1900, 19th century, c 1800 to c 1899, Ireland, 18th century, c 1700 to c 1799, British & Irish history, United Kingdom, Great Britain, Social and cultural history