The Tenure of Agricultural Land

First published in 1926, this book puts forward state ownership of land as a solution to the agricultural crisis.

C. S. Orwin (Author), W. R. Peel (Author)

9781316509586, Cambridge University Press

Paperback / softback, published 4 February 2016

92 pages
20.5 x 12.8 x 0.8 cm, 0.2 kg

First published in 1926, as the second edition of a 1925 original, this book was created in response to the agricultural crisis caused by the collapse of the traditional English land ownership system. Whilst the text is not hostile to rural landowners, and aims to serve 'no political ends', it puts forward a solution based on the state ownership of land. This is presented as a route to economic stability following the break-up of so many rural estates owing to financial difficulties. Notes are incorporated throughout. This book will be of value to anyone with an interest in British agriculture and the history of land ownership.

Preface to the second edition
Preface to the first edition
1. Introductory
2. The distribution of ownership
3. State purchase
4. State administration
5. Gains and losses
Index.

Subject Areas: Economics [KC]