Idea #11 Grey (2nd Earl) Tracts
Subjects: History / Politics
The Grey Tracts reflect the interests of their former owner, the 2nd Earl Grey (1764-1845) whose Whig government was responsible for the 1832 Reform Act, 1833 Factory Act and the 1834 Poor Law Amendment Act. The pamphlets cover a broad range of historical, social and economic subjects including colonial policy, public finance and banking, the Corn Laws and agriculture, poor relief, slavery, Catholicism, Ireland and the Greek Revolution.
Date Range of Material
19th Century
Size of Collection
9 linear metres
Collection Reference Code
Grey Tracts
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