State of Labor in Europe

The book provides detailed reports from United States Consuls across various European countries, focusing on wages, the cost of living for laborers, and the historical context of these economic conditions. It examines past and present rates, alongside insights into the current state of trade and the business habits and systems in place during that time. This high-quality reprint preserves the original findings from 1879, offering a valuable resource for understanding labor dynamics in 19th-century Europe.