Journal of Libertarian Studies
Author:
Richard F. Spall
Online Publish Date:
Volume 8, Number 2 (1987) From the time of its formation in 1839 until the repeal of the corn laws seven years later, the Anti-Corn-Law League agitated virtually without interruption for the total and immediate repeal of those laws which restricted by high import duties the importation of foreign grain into Britain. Headed by prominent northern