Mankind and Political Arithmetic - Paperback

by Sir William Petty (Author)

Mankind and Political Arithmetic is a classic study of population growth in London, England during the 17th century by Sir William Petty. Sir William Petty wrote a lot. But not many of his writings were published during his life. Much of his writings were "for circulation in the corridors of power or with a view to acquiring influence and jobs - which he never managed to obtain.