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The land question in Britain, 1750-1950

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posted on 2023-06-08, 04:56 authored by Paul Readman, Matthew Cragoe
For nearly two hundred years, the use and ownership of land generated much political controversy in Britain. Liberals, radicals and socialists attacked the evils of 'landlordism', proposing measures ranging from allotment bills to land nationalisation. Conversely, political conservatives mounted various campaigns in defence of the landed aristocracy and landed property in general, resisting the schemes of reformers while likewise sponsoring legislation to further their own cause. The ensuing debate over the 'land question' became a fixture of modern British politics between 1750 and 1950. This volume, featuring a distinguished line-up of expert contributors, offers the first synoptic and pan-British treatment of the land question in this period. Critically engaging with recent research, the essays offer a range of fresh social, cultural, political and economic perspectives on the land question as it played out in England, Scotland, Wales and Ireland.

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  • Published

Publisher

Palgrave Macmillan

Pages

296.0

Place of publication

Basingstoke

ISBN

9780230203402

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  • History Publications

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his is an edited book edited by Paul Readman, Matthew Cragoe

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  • Yes

Editors

Paul Readman, Matthew Cragoe

Legacy Posted Date

2012-02-06

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