Ergebnis für "Henry George" in Politik & Sozialwissenschaften

Capitalism has blessed the world with wealth and technological miracles. It has also cursed it with urban slums, powerless workers, and the vicious boom-and-bust economy. If only there were some way to fix the problems of capitalism and keep all its benefits. In 1897, Henry George published his solution to this puzzle, Progress and Poverty. He suggested that, unlike all other taxes, a tax on land doesn't discourage entrepreneurship. A single tax on land can raise the revenues we need to help the poor without destroying the incentive to create wealth.

Progress and Poverty by Henry George explores the paradox of increasing inequality in periods of economic growth. George proposes that land speculation is the root cause of wealth disparities, advocating for a single tax on land value to promote fairness and reduce poverty. This influential work is critical for understanding economic and social theories regarding land reform and taxation.

Dan Jones’s life of Henry V stands out for the generous amount of space it allots to the critical first 26 years of his life before he became king. Both standalone biography and a completion of Dan’s sequence of English medieval histories that began with The Plantagenets and The Hollow Crown, Henry V is a thrilling and unmissable life of England’s greatest king from our best-selling medieval historian.

George III, Britain's longest-reigning king, has gone down in history as 'the cruellest tyrant of this age' (Thomas Paine, 18th century), 'a sovereign who inflicted more profound and enduring injuries upon this country than any other modern English king' (WEH Lecky, 19th century), 'one of England's most disastrous kings' (JH Plumb, 20th century) and as the pompous, camp and sinister monarch of the musical Hamilton (21st century). Andrew Roberts' magnificent new biography takes entirely the opposite view.

These Two Guys are knowledgable in many subjects, but are not self-proclaimed professionals on any one topic. George Henry has decades of experience interviewing popular celebrities like Hillary Clinton, along with music industry professionals, Doctors, lawyers, TV and Radio Personalities, and business executives. Larry Richardson is a knowledgable professional with an IT background that also endulges in multi-media formats. His unique upbringing makes him a great co-host and contributor.

This introspective novel presents a selection from the diary of an author reflecting on life after his retirement and leading up to his final days. While it lacks a traditional plot, it offers a rich tapestry of contemplations on art, nature, society, and the essence of living well. The narrators experiences resonate deeply with those of the author, George Gissing, prompting many readers to see it as a semi-autobiographical work. Join us for a journey through quiet musings that illuminate the beauty of existence. - Summary by Peter Eastman

This is volume two—what Henry George called "the Solution to the Problem". This landmark treatise by the great economist Henry George was first published in 1879. George's work became the seminal analysis of the political economy which inspired most, if not all, the prominent thinkers of the Progressive Movement and many others of great influence: Upton Sinclair, John Dewey, George Bernard Shaw, Friedrich Hayek, H. G. Wells, Clarence Darrow, and Leo Tolstoy, to name but a few. His analyses and proposals are referred to as "Georgism".

This landmark treatise by the great economist Henry George was first published in 1879. George's work became the seminal analysis of the political economy which inspired most, if not all, the prominent thinkers of the Progressive Movement and many others of great influence: Upton Sinclair, John Dewey, George Bernard Shaw, Friedrich Hayek, H. G. Wells, Clarence Darrow, and Leo Tolstoy, to name but a few. His analyses and proposals are referred to as "Georgism".

The Motor Boat Boys take to the river in another daring installment of their aquatic adventures. With friendship, teamwork, and suspense, this teen series blends excitement and camaraderie on the open water.

The Silver Fox Patrol heads to Sturgeon Island on Lake Superior, where Thad leads the crew through another round of thrilling outdoor adventures. From island mysteries to unexpected challenges, the scouts are in for a wild ride. Discover hundreds of ad-free audiobooks, soothing sounds for sleep and meditation, and more—unwind and learn at www.adfreebooks.com!

On their first camping trip, the Silver Fox Patrol faces wildlife and their own fears as they discover what it truly means to be a scout. A bear encounter sets the stage for unforgettable bonding. Discover hundreds of ad-free audiobooks, soothing sounds for sleep and meditation, and more—unwind and learn at www.adfreebooks.com!

The Silver Fox Patrol travels deep into Louisiana’s swamps, searching for Thad’s long-lost sister and confronting danger along the way. Loyalty and friendship shine in this thrilling southern tale. Discover hundreds of ad-free audiobooks, soothing sounds for sleep and meditation, and more—unwind and learn at www.adfreebooks.com!

Henry Kissinger, American statesman with German roots: Life and work in a short biography! Everything you need to know, brief and concise. Infotainment, education and entertainment at its best!

Henry George’s words as delivered in 1872 are still hauntingly true to this day. The capitalist society, George states, has two very distinct faces. On the one hand, it openly shares its growth and unyielding optimism for the future, but underneath it hides a society of great distress amongst workers and a failing of the industrial system.

A major new biography of Washington, and the first to explore his engagement with American slavery When George Washington wrote his will, he made the startling decision to set his slaves free; earlier he had said that holding slaves was his "only unavoidable subject of regret." In this...

King Henry VIII, English king and protestant: Life and work in a short biography! Everything you need to know, brief and concise. Infotainment, education and entertainment at its best.

George Washington may be the most famous American who ever lived and certainly is one of the most admired. But although he has been heavily mythologized, it is no myth that the man who led America's fight for independence and whose two terms in office largely defined the presidency was the most highly respected individual among a generation of formidable personalities. In First and Always, celebrated historian Peter Henriques illuminates Washington's life, more fully explicating his character and his achievements.

Recognising Black British experience within the Black Lives Matter movement, 19 prominent Black figures explain why Black lives should be celebrated when too often they are undervalued. Drawing from personal experience, they stress how Black British people have unique perspectives and experiences that enrich British society and the world; how Black lives are far more interesting and important than the forces that try to limit it.

Power Failure is the electrifying behind-the-scenes story of the collapse of Enron, the high-flying gas and energy company touted as the poster child of the New Economy that, in its hubris, had aspired to be "The World's Leading Company" - but became instead a company riddled with greed, deception, and ultimately, high-profile failure.

John Adams was the leading political figure from New England during the American Revolution, the Constitutional Conventions, and the early presidential races. John Adams was on the Committee of Five chartered to draft the Declaration of Independence. He led the movement to appoint Thomas Jefferson as the drafter of the Declaration, helped steer the draft through the political groups established to review it, and forever after proclaimed it to be the leading document in American history.