A Supplication For The Beggars

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.

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