Fiscal Reform (Classic Reprint): Address by the Rt. Hon. James Lowther, M. P., In the Festival Concert Room, York, on Saturday, March 21, 1896: ... on Saturday, March 21, 1896 (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

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This nonfiction work centers on a key economic and political moment, presenting a passionate argument for rethinking trade policy. It weaves together debates over free trade, agricultural depression, and food security with calls for imperial preferences and stronger ties within the British Empire.

Readers follow a speaker addressing a public gathering, challenging prevailing ideas and offering concrete proposals aimed at safeguarding the nation’s farming and industrial interests. The text references historical figures and events to illuminate how policy choices affect everyday livelihoods and national security.

• How free-trade assumptions contrast with argued needs for protection and domestic stability.


• The link between agricultural hardship and broader economic health, including manufacturing and the home market.


• Arguments for preferential trade within the Empire and the role of colonies in supplying essential goods.


• How public opinion and parliamentary action intersect in shaping economic policy.

Ideal for readers of economic history and debates about trade, agriculture, and empire.

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