It takes the average reader 4 hours and 11 minutes to read The Old Poor Law in Scotland by Rosalind Mitchison
Assuming a reading speed of 250 words per minute. Learn more
This is a history of the Old Poor Law in Scotland, which existed from 1574 to 1845. It is also a history of the poor and of the experience of poverty. In describing how Scottish society's less fortunate members were dealt with the author is able to reveal much about the values of that society and the links and barriers between the classes. This richly woven narrative of events, ideas, and individuals has been constructed largely from the author's meticulous research over a period of 25 years. It is likely to be seen as a classic of enduring importance in the understanding of Scottish social, religious, economic, and political history.
The Old Poor Law in Scotland by Rosalind Mitchison is 246 pages long, and a total of 62,976 words.
This makes it 83% the length of the average book. It also has 77% more words than the average book.
The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 5 hours and 44 minutes to read The Old Poor Law in Scotland aloud.
The Old Poor Law in Scotland is suitable for students ages 12 and up.
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