John Ramsay McCulloch (1789-1864) was a prominent Scottish political economist. This two-volume work, published in 1837, contains fascinating, detailed data about life in Great Britain and Ireland (excluding overseas colonies) at the close of the Georgian era. Volume 2 focuses on industry, trade, taxation, defence spending, education and health.

This pioneering survey, published in 1837, contains invaluable historical data on British and Irish agriculture, industry, society and institutions.