This controversial pamphlet, written by the English reformer Simon Fish in 1529, advocates for the reform of the beggar economy in England. Fish argues that beggars are a burden on society and that they should be put to work or given other means to support themselves. This pamphlet is a fascinating glimpse into the social and economic issues of early modern England. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and...
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