The Cobden, John C. creator text utu 2016 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "The White Slaves of England" by John C. Cobden is a social commentary and historical account written in the mid-19th century. The text examines the abhorrent conditions of the laboring classes in Britain, likening their plight to slavery, and argues against the oppressive structures of the aristocracy that perpetuate their suffering. Through official testimonies and vivid illustrations, Cobden sheds light on the exploitation faced by miners, factory workers, and the rural poor, creating a powerful argument for social reform. At the start of the book, the author lays out the grim realities faced by the majority of England's populace under a feudal system that benefits a wealthy minority. The preface highlights the disconnections between Britain's proclaimed ideals of freedom and the reality of widespread poverty, starvation, and human degradation. Cobden asserts that the laws of primogeniture and entitlement among the aristocracy contribute significantly to the suffering of the working classes, leaving them in a state of near-slavery. Through various societal lenses, including agricultural conditions and the horrors of child labor in mines, the opening sets the stage for a detailed exploration of the systemic injustices embedded in British society. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2016-06-28 Produced by Brian Coe, Christian Boissonnas and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries) Original publication data not identified Working class -- England HD Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/52423 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/52423 UtSlPG 260607 20260610134216.0 52423