The Worst Poverty: A History of Debt and Debtors - Book by Hugh Barty-King

The Worst Poverty explores the history of debt and its devastating impact on individuals and societies throughout history. Hugh Barty-King delves into how debt has long been intertwined with human existence, from ancient civilizations to the modern era. The book examines the legal, social, and moral dimensions of debt, focusing on how debtors were often trapped in cycles of poverty and despair. Barty-King traces the development of debt laws and practices, such as imprisonment for debt, and discusses how debt has shaped economic systems, personal lives, and even political revolutions. The book offers a comprehensive and thought-provoking look at the burden of debt across different historical periods.