| Christ's Hospital of London, 1552-1598: A Passing Deed of Pity Contributor(s): Manzione, Carol (Author) |
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ISBN: 0945636717 ISBN-13: 9780945636717 Publisher: Susquehanna University Press OUR PRICE: $95.95 Product Type: Hardcover Published: July 1995 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Political Science | Public Policy - Social Services & Welfare - History | Europe - Great Britain - General |
| Dewey: 362.732 |
| LCCN: 94016865 |
| Physical Information: 232 pages |
| Themes: - Cultural Region - British Isles |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: An examination of the circumstances surrounding the founding of this orphanage/school and how it functioned as a charitable institution until the advent of the first great Elizabethan poor law in 1598. The study draws heavily on the official records of the hospital, analyzing its administration and structure, fiscal situation, and describing the governors of the hospital and the children. Illustrated with charts and tables. |
