The Inspector General

Originally published in 1981, much of the interest of the book lies in its revelation of late eighteenth century anticipations of mid-nineteenth century government. It also explores the differences between the two forms of administration and the reasons for the divergences and discontinuities.

Oliver MacDonagh was W.K. Hancock Professor of History in the Research School of Social Sciences at the Australian National University.

1.In Search of Sir Jeremiah 2. Prison Reform in Ireland, 1763-1783 3. A Prologue and an Act, 18784-1786 4. Sir Jeremiah and the Charter Schools, 1785-1788 5. The Greasy Pole, 1786-1788 6. Progress and Penitentiaries, 1788-1793 7. The Translation, 1793-1794 8. The Layman with the Lamp, 1794-1795 9. Waterloo, 1795 10. The Aftermath, 1795 11. A Sort of Tableland, 1796-1802 12. Service and Servitude, 1796-1802 13. Meanings.