""The Parish and the Union: Or The Poor and the Poor Laws Under the Old System and the New"" is a book written by Great Britain in 1837. The book provides a comprehensive analysis of the poor laws in England, which were designed to provide relief to the poor and destitute. The author explores the historical development of the poor laws, from the Elizabethan Poor Law of 1601 to the Poor Law Amendment Act of 1834. The book examines the impact of the old poor laws on the lives of the poor and the problems that arose due to their implementation. The author also discusses the changes brought about by the new poor laws, which aimed to reduce the cost of poor relief and promote self-sufficiency among the poor. The book provides a detailed account of the workings of the poor laws, including the role of the parish and the union in providing relief to the poor. The author also explores the controversies surrounding the poor laws, including the debate over the nature of poverty and the responsibility of the state in providing relief. Overall, ""The Parish and the Union"" provides a fascinating insight into the history of the poor laws in England and their impact on society. It is an essential read for anyone interested in the history of social welfare and poverty relief in Britain.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.