Great Britain - Economic conditions - Early works to 1800
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An estimate of the comparative strength of Britain during the present and four preceding reigns and of the losses of her trade from every war since the Revolution. By George Chalmers. To which is added an essay on population by the Lord Chief Justice Hale.
Chalmers, George, 1742-1825.Date: M.DCC.LXXXII. [1782]- E-books
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New essay's on trade , wherein the present state of our trade, it's great decay in the chief branches of it, and the Fatal Consequence thereof to the Nation (unless timely Remedy'd) is considered, under the most important heads of trade and navigation. By Sir Francis Brewster, Knt.
Brewster, Francis, Sir, d. 1704.Date: 1702- E-books
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The life and adventures of Job Nott , buckle-maker, of Birmingham; first cousin to the celebrated button burnisher; and author of "advice to sundry sorts of folks." As written by himself. With here and there a Cap for those that they'll fit; Here and there a Dressing for those that have sore places; And here and there a Flogging for those that deserve it.
Nott, JobDate: M,DCC,XCVIII. [1798]- E-books
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The economist . Shewing, in a variety of estimates, from fourscore pounds a year to upwards of 800l. how comfortably and genteely a family may live with frugality for a little Money. Together With the cheapest Method of keeping Horses and Carriages. By a gentleman of experience.
Gentleman of experienceDate: [1781]- E-books
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Reflections on the domestic policy, proper to be observed on the conclusion of a peace
Pulteney, William, Earl of Bath, 1684-1764.Date: MDCCLXIII. [1763]