In this book, J.W. Petavel explores the relationship between self-government and bread in the late 19th century. He argues that government policies have a significant impact on the price and availability of bread, and that self-government can lead to a more equitable distribution of resources. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of political economy. 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.

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