Letters To The Right Honorable Lord John Russell, On The Expediency Of Enlarging The Irish Poor-Law To The Full Extent Of The Poor-Law Of England (1846)

Letters To The Right Honorable Lord John Russell, On The Expediency Of Enlarging The Irish Poor-Law To The Full Extent Of The Poor-Law Of England (1846) is a book written by George Poulett Scrope. The book consists of a series of letters addressed to Lord John Russell, in which Scrope argues for the extension of the Irish Poor Law to the same extent as the Poor Law in England. Scrope highlights the dire situation of the poor in Ireland, where poverty and destitution are rampant. He argues that the existing Poor Law in Ireland is inadequate and needs to be expanded to provide better relief to the poor. Scrope also discusses the economic and social implications of poverty and the need for a comprehensive solution to address the issue.The book is a valuable historical document that sheds light on the social and economic conditions of Ireland in the mid-19th century. It provides insights into the political debates of the time and the efforts made to address the issue of poverty in Ireland. The book is a must-read for anyone interested in Irish history, social welfare, and public policy.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.