Mr Charles Booth's Inquiry

Charles Booth''s pioneering survey, Life and Labour of the People in London, published in 17 volumes between 1889 and 1903, was a landmark in empirical social investigation. His panorama of London life has dominated all subsequent accounts: its scope, precision and detail make it an unrivalled source for the period.

Mr. Charles Booth''s Inquiry is the first systematic account of the making of the s...