2032019
9781843830948
In the exploration of the virtually unknown world of the aged poor in 16th & 17th century England, this study asks how the elderly poor managed to survive in a pre-industrial economy, & answers through focusing on the many factors that make up the experience of old age - status, health, wealth & local culture - in two Suffolk villages.Botelho, L. A. is the author of 'Old Age And The English Poor Law, 1500-1700', published 2004 under ISBN 9781843830948 and ISBN 1843830949.
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