Public Assistance of the Poor in France

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Focusing on historical state institutions and social arrangements, this book examines efforts to alleviate poverty in France, utilizing both primary sources like Church archives and secondary sources such as Monnier's work. It provides a comparative analysis with contemporary systems in Britain and the United States, including early poverty statistics. The concise account highlights the evolution of social institutions, maintaining its relevance over a century after its initial publication.