Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, Volume 63, No. 387, January, 1848 by Various
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"Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, Volume 63, No. 387, January, 1848" by Various is a historical periodical published during the mid-19th century. This edition features a collection of essays and articles discussing various topics, primarily revolving around the socio-political climate of the time, including liberal legislation, economic policies, and their repercussions on British society. The beginning of this volume sets a critical tone, analyzing the last thirty years of liberal legislation in Britain. It
begins by referencing prominent figures like Dr. Johnson and Napoleon to underline the theme that experience often contradicts popular economic theories. The opening article critiques the liberal policies adopted by the government, specifically focusing on the Bank Restriction Act and subsequent changes that led to economic distress, including rising crime in Ireland and the decline of British manufacturing. The author expresses alarm at the consequences of these changes, suggesting that they have exacerbated poverty and social unrest, thereby framing a narrative of impending disaster if corrective measures are not taken. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Various |
|---|---|
| Title | Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, Volume 63, No. 387, January, 1848 |
| Credits |
Produced by Brendan OConnor, Alan, Jonathan Ingram and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Library of Early Journals.) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 57.6 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | AP: General Works: Periodicals |
| Subject | Scotland -- Periodicals |
| Subject | England -- Periodicals |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 58979 |
| Release Date | Feb 28, 2019 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 443 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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