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

Klappentext This pioneering survey, published in 1837, contains invaluable historical data on British and Irish agriculture, industry, society and institutions. Zusammenfassung 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 2 focuses on industry, trade, taxation, defence spending, education and health. Inhaltsverzeichnis Part III continued: Industry of the British Empire continued: 2. Mines and minerals; 3. Fisheries; 4. Manufactures; 5. Commerce; Part IV. Constitution and Government, Civil and Religious, of the British Empire: 1. General outline of the English government, with a sketch of its history; 2. Parliament, its constitution, procedure, etc.; 3. Of the executive; 4. Courts of justice, procedure therein, etc.; 5. Municipal corporation; 6. Constitution, courts, etc. of Scotland; 7. Constitution, courts, etc. of Ireland; 8. Religious establishments of Great Britain and Ireland; Part V. Miscellaneous Particulars: 1. Establishments for public education; 2. Revenue and expenditure; 3. Defence; 4. Vital statistics; or, the statistics of health, sickness, diseases, and death; 5. Provision for the poor; Index.

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• Authors: J. R. Mcculloch, McCulloch J. R.
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press ELT
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 15.12.2011
• EAN: 9781108036368
• ISBN: 978-1-108-03636-8
• No. of pages: 704
• 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