Land and Society in Edwardian Britain

Focusing on early twentieth-century Britain, this book explores the newly accessible primary sources related to Lloyd George's controversial People's Budget of 1909–10, specifically the 'New Domesday' of landownership. Dr. Short provides a comprehensive overview of the assembly and representation of this material, along with thematic and locality studies. The final chapter contextualizes these findings within the broader discussions of state intervention in land issues leading up to World War I, making it an essential reference for scholars in the field.