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Good Money: The Invention of Capitalism

New Polity

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The Impact of Game Laws and Enclosure on Society

This chapter discusses the origins of game laws in England and how they were enforced to prevent individuals from neglecting their work for hunting and fishing. It explores the transformation of society through land enclosure, the commodification of deer, and the harsh punishment for poaching. The chapter also highlights the impact of private property on society and the loss of communal life and self-sufficiency.

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