An Essay on the Tithe System: Showing Its Foundation on the Laws of the Land, Its Advantages, and Disadvantages (1822)

""An Essay On The Tithe System"" is a book written by W. Baxter and published in 1822. The book explores the tithe system, which was a tax on agricultural produce that was collected by the church in England. Baxter examines the foundation of the tithe system on the laws of the land, and discusses its advantages and disadvantages. He argues that the tithe system was an important source of revenue for the church, and that it helped to support the clergy and maintain the church's buildings and institutions. However, he also acknowledges that the system was controversial and often unpopular among farmers, who resented having to pay the tax. Overall, ""An Essay On The Tithe System"" provides a detailed analysis of a key aspect of English agricultural and religious history, and sheds light on the complex relationship between church and state in the early 19th century.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.