A Treatise of Taxes and Contributions Shewing the nature and measures of crown-lands, assessements, customs, poll-moneys, lotteries, benevolence, penalties, monopolies, offices, tythes, raising of coins, harth-money, excize, &c.; with several intersperst discourses and digressions concerning warres, the church, universities, rents & purchases, usury & exchange, banks & lombards, registries for conveyances, beggars, ensurance, exportation of money [&] wool, free-ports, coins, housing, liberty of conscience, &c.; the same being frequently applied to the present state and affairs of Ireland.

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In an era marked by the complexities of governance and economic upheaval, "A Treatise of Taxes and Contributions" by Sir William Petty offers a profound exploration of fiscal policy and its implications. This seminal work meticulously dissects the nature of crown-lands and the intricacies of customs, alongside a critical examination of contributions such as poll-moneys and excise. Petty's insights extend beyond mere taxation; he engages with pressing issues like liberty of conscience and the exportation of money, providing a comprehensive view of societal structures. Ideal for students, civic activists, and historians, this treatise serves as an essential resource for understanding the economic foundations that shaped Ireland's contemporary landscape. Discover the intricate relationship between finance and governance through Petty's analytical lens.

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