The Wealth of Nations · Character
Edward I and III
English kings cited for historical economic policies.
minor
Also known as Edward I, Edward III
First appearance: digression concerning the variations in the value of silver during the course of the four last centuries
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Referenced in the context of the Statute of Labourers (25th Edward III) and the Assize of Bread and Ale (51st Henry III), used to estimate historical wheat prices.
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In First Period: Referenced in the context of the Statute of Labourers (25th Edward III) and the Assize of Bread and Ale (51st Henry III), used to estimate historical wheat prices. Later, in Effects of the Progress of…
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Character groups
- English monarchs and economic policy
- Labor and wage dynamics
- Ancient authorities and examples
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