Sujet
Corn Laws were introduced in 1815 to protect the British farmer from foreign competition
Légende
Corn Laws were introduced in 1815 to protect the British farmer from foreign competition. The ensuing inflated price of wheat and subsequent high price of bread caused great hardship amongst the poor. Finally repealed in 1846.Illustration by Robert Seymour (1800-1836). Lithograph.
Date
19e siècle
Crédit
Photo12/Ann Ronan Picture Library
Notre référence
ARP09A00_495
Licence
Droits gérés
Format disponible
25,5Mo (1,9Mo) / 31,8cm x 20,1cm / 3761 x 2370 (300dpi)