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In the first place, then, I shall endeavor to contrast the conditions fifty years ago with those of to-day, in respect to wealth concentration.
In 1854 there was published in the city of New York, a little volume* entitled The Wealth and Biography of the Wealthy Citizens of the City of New York. Some fifteen years before, the leading merchants of the city had met together, and made calculations as to the wealth at the command of each, in backing up their business enterprises. As the list grew, and copies were in demand, a regular publication was agreed upon; and this was entrusted to Moses Yale Beach, Esq, the publisher of the New York Sun.
The book was then in its thirteenth annual edition; and in his preface the publisher says - The present edition is a careful revision of all previous ones, the largest portion of the contents having been entirely rewritten. Neither labor nor pains has been spared to make it absolutely correct, and it is ho ed not without success. Both from the character of the ub isher, and from the fact that the volume was the work 0 the business men themselves, we may safely assume that its contents are reliable.
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Paperback. Zustand: New. Print on Demand. This deeply researched book delves into the alarming trend of wealth concentration in America over the last century and a half. The author meticulously examines the historical context and traces the evolution of wealth disparity, particularly since the Industrial Revolution. The book argues that a tiny elite has amassed extraordinary fortunes by exploiting vast public resources like railways and utilities, leaving the majority of society impoverished. The author exposes the corrupt practices, such as political bribery and manipulation of interest rates, employed by these wealthy individuals to accumulate and maintain their immense wealth. By exploring economic doctrines and the role of corporations in exacerbating inequality, this book offers a comprehensive analysis of the factors contributing to the staggering wealth gap. Through compelling evidence and historical insights, this book challenges readers to grapple with the profound implications of unchecked wealth concentration and its dire consequences for social justice and economic stability. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 9781333439620_0
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