The Old Poor Law in Early Nineteenth Century England. This paper will examine why there was a poor law crisis in early nineteenth century England, and was the Old Poor Law an intelligent and appropriate response to poverty or was it misguided and self-defeating? The research of J.P. Huzel, J.D. Marshall, G. Boyer and T. Malthus will provide the basis of this analysis. 10 pgs. 27 f/c. 7b. Pages: 10 Bibliography: 7 source(s) listed Filename: 2619 Old Poor Law.doc Price: 89.50