Lord Shaftesbury and Social-Industrial Progress

'Lord Shaftesbury and Social-Industrial Progress' provides a meticulous examination of the life and legacy of Antony Ashley-Cooper, the 7th Earl of Shaftesbury, a towering figure in British social history. This work chronicles the Earl’s relentless pursuit of industrial reform and his profound impact on the legislative landscape of the nineteenth century. J. Wesley Bready masterfully details Shaftesbury’s leadership in the movement to restrict factory hours, his successful campaigns to end the exploitation of children in mines, and his advocacy for the protection of chimney sweeps.The narrative explores the deep-seated motivations behind Shaftesbury’s activism, particularly the evangelical faith that drove his commitment to the welfare of the working classes. From the establishment of 'Ragged Schools' for destitute children to his broader efforts in public health and housing, the book illustrates the breadth of his philanthropic vision. By contextualizing his work within the volatile atmosphere of the Industrial Revolution, the author reveals the challenges faced by reformers in their quest for social justice. This volume serves as a vital resource for understanding the foundations of modern social work and the historical struggle for labor rights in the Victorian era.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.