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English Historical Documents, 1833-1874, Volume XII (1) by G M and W D Handcock (editors) Young - Hardcover - 3rd Printing - 1970 - from The Bookworm and Biblio.co.uk

English Historical Documents, 1833-1874, Volume XII (1)

by Young, G M and W D Handcock (editors)

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New York: Oxford University Press, 1970. Hardbound . 3rd Printing. BINDING/CONDITION: dark blue cloth with gilt spine text; the top edge tint is dark blue; a Very Good+ book, with a Very Good dust jacket. This last volume in the English Historical Documents series was split into two books; this is Book One. The series was under the general editorship of David C Douglas. This covers years 1833-1874 (the second book covers the years 1874 to 1914). Documents are organized by sections on: The Monarchy; Parliament; National Resources -- Economic Structure and Development; The Churches; Chartism and Free Trade; Law, Penal System, and Courts; Central Administration; Local Government; The Poor Law; Public Health; Education; and Industrial Conditions and Legislation. Each section has its own bibliography. Originally published in 1956. 8vo (9.5 inches tall) 1017 pages. Index.
  • Bookseller: The Bookworm US (US)
  • Bookseller Inventory #: 064968
  • Title: English Historical Documents, 1833-1874, Volume XII (1)
  • Author: Young, G M and W D Handcock (editors)
  • Format/binding: Hardbound
  • Book condition: Used
  • Edition: 3rd Printing
  • Binding: Hardcover
  • Publisher: Oxford University Press
  • Place: New York
  • Date published: 1970

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