In this series of letters, William Cobbett argues that the Protestant Reformation, far from being a positive force in English and Irish society, has actually led to the impoverishment and degradation of the majority of people in those countries. He presents a scathing critique of the political and religious establishments of the time, and advocates for a return to a more populist, agrarian society. 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.