Research in Economic History, Volume 18 (Research in Economic History)
Contributors: A.J. Field (Editor)
Publisher: JAI Press
Published: January 1, 1998
Language: eng
Format: Hardcover
Number of pages: 200
ISBN-13: 9780762303304
Subjects: Economic History; Social research & statistics; Business & Economics; Business / Economics / Finance; Business/Economics; Economics - General; General; Business & Economics / Economics / General; Social Science / General; Social Science : General
First sentence: In 1818, as a result of debates and arguments that even now remain obscure, the Parliament of Great Britain launched a detailed and elaborate investigation into the activities of charitable trusts in England and Wales called The Charity Commission or The Brougham Commission.