At Home with the Poor

Discover the untold stories of the forgotten poor in At Home with the Poor by Joseph Harley, published by Manchester University Press in 2024. This insightful book invites readers into the homes of those often overlooked, revealing the diverse belongings they possessed before, during, and after the Industrial Revolution. Through a rich array of sources, Harley compellingly argues that each generation of the poor owned a greater quantity and variety of items, challenging the notion that poverty equates to squalor. With 272 pages of thought-provoking content, this hardback edition is a must-read for anyone interested in social history and the complexities of poverty. Join Joseph Harley on this enlightening journey and gain a deeper understanding of the lives of the less fortunate.