English Philanthropy 1660-1960 (pub 1965)
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<p><strong>Author: David Owen.<br />
London: Oxford University Press, 1965</strong><br />
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Owen’s panoramic study is the starting point for most people who want to learn about the history of English philanthropy. Sprinkled with fascinating facts and quotes, this is literally a treasure trove of a book, as well as a learned introduction to an often under-appreciated aspect of England’s past.