First published in 1986, this book examines poverty and changing attitudes towards the poor and charity across England, France and Italy. It discusses the cause

Offering a comparative perspective, this book examines working poverty - those in work who are still classified as 'poor'. It argues that the growth in numbers

First published in 1986, this book examines poverty and changing attitudes towards the poor and charity across England, France and Italy. It discusses the cause

The startling economic and political answers behind Europe's historical dominance Between 1492 and 1914, Europeans conquered 84 percent of the globe. But why di

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