Thomas Andrews' groundbreaking study of poverty in England remains one of the most important works on the subject ever produced. Originally published in 1775, this book examines the social, economic, and political factors that contribute to poverty in England, and proposes a range of strategies for alleviating the suffering of the poor. With detailed proposals for education reform, social welfare programs, and taxation policies, this book is an essential read for anyone interested in the history of poverty and social policy in England. 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 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. 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.