Bøger af Jonas Hanway

The Revolutions of Persia Volume 2 is a historical account of the life and reign of Nadir Kouli, a prominent Persian ruler who rose to power as a result of a coup in 1736. The book is written by Jonas Hanway and was originally published in 1753. The second volume of the series covers the period from Nadir Kouli's birth in 1687 until his death in 1747. The book provides a detailed account of Nadir Kouli's military campaigns, political maneuverings, and personal life. It also discusses the social and economic conditions of Persia during his reign. The author draws on a wide range of sources, including contemporary accounts, to provide a comprehensive and engaging narrative of one of Persia's most important historical figures. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in Persian history, military history, or the history of the Middle East.To Which We Are Added, Some Particulars Of The Unfortunate Reign Of His Successor Adil Shah.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.

An Earnest Appeal For Mercy To The Children Of The Poor is a book written by Jonas Hanway in 1766. The book is an impassioned plea for the welfare of poor children in England. Hanway highlights the dire living conditions and lack of education among the poor. He argues that the government and society have a moral obligation to provide support and education to these children. The book also addresses the issue of child labor, which was prevalent at the time. Hanway argues that children should not be forced to work in dangerous and unhealthy conditions. He advocates for laws to protect children from exploitation and abuse. Throughout the book, Hanway uses personal anecdotes and statistics to support his arguments. He appeals to the reader's sense of compassion and morality, calling for action to improve the lives of the poor children in England. Overall, An Earnest Appeal For Mercy To The Children Of The Poor is a powerful and influential work that helped raise awareness of the plight of poor children in England. It is a call to action for society to take responsibility for the welfare of its most vulnerable members.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.

In eighteenth-century London, abandoned children were one of the social groups most affected by the harsh living conditions. Several charitable initiatives had endeavoured to alleviate the problem, not least the Foundling Hospital, of which Jonas Hanway (c.1712-86) was a governor. His tireless philanthropy and campaigning resulted in the 1762 Registers Bill, which required parishes to keep records of the poor children they looked after. In this tract, first published in 1766, Hanway uses information collected from these registers to demonstrate the appalling mortality rates of orphans in care in London, calling for radical reform. This work was instrumental in the passage of the 1767 act that resulted in a dramatic fall in the number of infant deaths over the following decade. It is a powerful expose of the failures of the capital's care system, as well as a testament to the influence of philanthropic activism.