Dowell's landmark work is a comprehensive and detailed survey of the history of taxation in England, from the Anglo-Saxon period to the beginning of the twentieth century. He explores the political, economic, and social factors that shaped the development of the tax system, and provides a thorough analysis of the different types of taxes that have been levied throughout history. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of finance and public policy. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.