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Subdivision of Land and Peasant Proprietors Debate
The piece analyzes subdivision debates across Europe, arguing for peasant ownership as a stabilizing force. It contrasts Prussia France Switzerland and Tuscany, citing population trends, incomes, and living conditions to weigh benefits of smallholdings against larger estates. It notes evidence from Cobbett Young and Birkbeck, and references O'Connell ally Whiteside and Arthur Young on peasant welfare.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edinburgh Review
O’connor
Prussia
France
Bavaria
Belgium
Holland
Switzerland
Wurtemburg
Baden
Saxony
Nassau
Denmark
Lombardy
Tyrol
Paul Cobbett
Young
Birkbeck
la Grande Nation
Europe
Ireland
China
Napoleon
Oberlin
Coxe
Underwalden
Berne
Lucerne
Bohemia
O’connell
Whiteside
Italy
Tuscany
England
Lainge
Scotland
Arthur Young
Mr. Alison
Germany
Cobbet, &c
Mr. Kay
Besda
Elmer Raeiete