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Unflinching look at reform, economics, and the suffering that sparks change
This edition surveys how laws, taxes, and trade policies affect workers and the broader economy. It argues that the real power struggle lies between a few reform-minded leaders and a system that prizes the interests of a privileged class.
Two short sections frame the stakes: the living conditions of the laboring poor and the political choices that keep or break the status quo. The writing weaves historical detail with a direct, persuasive voice aimed at readers curious about 19th‑century politics, economics, and social reform.- Understand how taxes and trade rules can shift their burden to workers.
- See a contemporary call for removing repressive laws and for meaningful reform.
- Follow a vivid narrative thread about a man named Swing and the era’s political upheaval.
- Compare arguments about responsibility, power, and the path to improvement.
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The Article on Machine-Breaking: In Answer to Swing (Classic Reprint)
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book seeks to expose the deep-rooted causes of the violence and unrest that arose due to the introduction of machinery during the industrial revolution. The author argues that the blame lies squarely on the landed gentry, who passed a law prohibiting the exchange of manufactured goods for food with foreign nations. This self-serving act led to a glut of agricultural workers and a corresponding reduction in wages, creating an environment ripe for exploitation and misery. The book delves into the historical context of the Corn Laws and their devastating impact, exploring the relationship between economic inequality and social unrest. It uncovers the motivations of the aristocracy and the devastating consequences of their actions, offering valuable insights into the interplay between power, greed, and human suffering. This book sheds light on the historical roots of economic inequality, making it a crucial read for anyone seeking to understand the complex relationship between economics, politics, and social justice. 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. Seller Inventory # 9781332433445_0
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The Article on MachineBreaking In Answer to Swing Classic Reprint
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