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The Dollop with Dave Anthony and Gareth Reynolds

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Understanding Elizabethan Labor and the Poor Law

This chapter examines the historical context of Queen Elizabeth's reign, particularly the first public relief program established by the Poor Law. It humorously contrasts the treatment of the deserving versus idle poor, while highlighting the societal struggles faced by laborers during a time of rising grain prices and unrest.

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