In 1815 the soldiers and sailors won the war against Napoleon but the government handed the victory to the landlords. They had profited from the high price of grain during the war blockade, and s…
Source: Who shot Edward Vyse in the head? The Corn Law Riots, 1815 – About1816
Despite the death of poor young Vyse, it is somehow comforting to know the extent of the inquiry, and how seriously it was taken at the time.
Best wishes, Pete.
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