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Report copyright infringementby Charles Gross (Author)""The Gild Merchant V1: A Contribution To British Municipal History"" is a book written by Charles Gross. It is a historical account of the gild merchant, a medieval institution that regulated trade and commerce in British towns. The book explores the origins and development of the gild merchant, its legal and economic significance, and its role in shaping the social and political landscape of medieval England. The author draws on a range ...

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Report copyright infringementby James C. Fernald (Author)The Economics of Prohibition was originally published in 1890. In the preface, the author says: "The relation of the liquor traffic to Economics is one which the masters of the science have scarcely begun to touch. The case is much like that of a generation ago. When slavery was rocking the continent and soon to deluge it in blood, Political Economy was too busy to discuss a theme like that. But when, in 1858, Eli Thayer declared, 'Why,...

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Report copyright infringementby John A. Ryan (Author)Monsignor John Augustine Ryan was a leading moral theologian, priest, professor, author, and social justice advocate. Ryan lived during a decisive moment in the development of Catholic social teaching within the United States. The largest influx of immigrants in America's history, the emancipation of American slaves, and the industrial revolution had produced a new social climate in the early twentieth century, and the Church faced increasi...

Chapters On The Theory And History Of Banking

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Report copyright infringementby Charles Franklin Dunbar (Author)Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork. Number of Pages: 268 Dimensions: 0.61 x 8.5 x 5.5 IN Publication Date: July 01, 2008

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Report copyright infringementby L. C. Snider (Author), Luther C. Snider (Author)Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork. Number of Pages: 204 Dimensions: 0.47 x 8.5 x 5.5 IN Illustrated: Yes Publication Date: March 15, 2007 ...

Imperial Germany and the Industrial Revolution

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Report copyright infringementby Thorstein Veblen (Author)Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork. Number of Pages: 368 Dimensions: 0.82 x 8.5 x 5.5 IN Publication Date: November 12, 2006

The Waldstein Woolen Mill: Noble Entrepreneurship in Eighteenth Century Bohemia

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Report copyright infringementby Herman Freudenberger (Author), James P. Baughman (Editor), Fritz Redlich (Introduction by)The Waldstein Woolen Mill: Noble Entrepreneurship In Eighteenth Century Bohemia is a historical book written by Herman Freudenberger. The book provides an in-depth account of the Waldstein Woolen Mill, which was a successful textile manufacturing business in Bohemia during the 18th century. The author explores the history of the mill, its founding by the noble Waldstein fa...

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Report copyright infringementby William Lee Trenholm (Author)The People's Money is a book written by William Lee Trenholm in 1893. The book is a detailed analysis of the monetary system in the United States at the time, and the author's proposals for reform. Trenholm argues that the current system is flawed and that it favors the wealthy at the expense of the working class. He proposes a new system that would be more equitable and provide greater stability for the economy. The book covers a w...

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Report copyright infringementby Hawthorne Daniel (Author), Brehon Somervell (Foreword by)For Want Of A Nail: The Influence Of Logistics On War is a comprehensive examination of the critical role that logistics plays in military operations. Written by Daniel Hawthorne, a logistics expert with decades of experience in the field, this book provides a detailed analysis of how logistics impacts every aspect of warfare, from strategy and tactics to equipment and personnel.The book begins with an ov...

Cotton As A World Power: A Study In The Economic Interpretation Of History

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Report copyright infringementby James Augustin Brown Scherer (Author)""Cotton As A World Power: A Study In The Economic Interpretation Of History"" by James Augustin Brown Scherer is a comprehensive study of the economic significance of cotton in shaping the world's history. The book offers a detailed account of the global trade of cotton, its impact on the economies of various countries, and its role in the development of capitalism.The author examines the historical context of cotton produc...

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Report copyright infringementby Thomas Arthur Bisson (Author), Horace Belshaw (Foreword by)Japan's War Economy is a comprehensive book written by Thomas Arthur Bisson, which explores the economic policies and practices of Japan during World War II. The book examines how Japan's economy was transformed from a largely agricultural society into a modern industrial powerhouse that was able to sustain a long and brutal war effort.The author provides a detailed analysis of the economic policies and...

Productivity, Industrial Relations and Human Resource Management: Football on a Soccer Field

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Report copyright infringementby Thomas a. Barocci (Author), Kirsten R. Wever (Author)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 was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and...

A selection of legal maxims: classified and illustrated.

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Report copyright infringementby Herbert Broom (Author)The Making of the Modern Law: Legal Treatises, 1800-1926 includes over 20,000 analytical, theoretical and practical works on American and British Law. It includes the writings of major legal theorists, including Sir Edward Coke, Sir William Blackstone, James Fitzjames Stephen, Frederic William Maitland, John Marshall, Joseph Story, Oliver Wendell Holmes, Jr. and Roscoe Pound, among others. Legal Treatises includes casebooks, local practice...

The Cause And Extent Of The Recent Industrial Progress Of Germany (1907)

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Report copyright infringementby Earl Dean Howard (Author)""The Cause and Extent of the Recent Industrial Progress of Germany"" is a book written by Earl Dean Howard and published in 1907. The book explores the reasons behind Germany's rapid industrialization and economic growth in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Howard examines the political, social, and economic factors that contributed to Germany's rise as a major industrial power, including the country's strong educational system, ...

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Report copyright infringementby Alvin Harvey Hansen (Author), Seymour E. Harris (Introduction by)""Economic Issues of the 1960s"" is a book written by Alvin Harvey Hansen that provides an in-depth analysis of the economic challenges and issues faced by the United States in the 1960s. The book covers a wide range of topics related to the economy, including inflation, unemployment, monetary policy, fiscal policy, and international trade. Hansen examines the causes and consequences of these issu...

International Bank for Reconstruction and Development, 1944-1949: The International Monetary Fund, 1944-1949

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Report copyright infringementby Antonin Basch (Author), Raymond F. Mikesell (Author)The book ""International Bank For Reconstruction And Development, 1944-1949: The International Monetary Fund, 1944-1949"" by Antonin Basch provides a comprehensive account of the establishment and early years of two important international financial institutions, the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD) and the International Monetary Fund (IMF). The book covers the period from their cre...

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Report copyright infringementby Lawrence Chamberlain (Author)The Making of the Modern Law: Legal Treatises, 1800-1926 includes over 20,000 analytical, theoretical and practical works on American and British Law. It includes the writings of major legal theorists, including Sir Edward Coke, Sir William Blackstone, James Fitzjames Stephen, Frederic William Maitland, John Marshall, Joseph Story, Oliver Wendell Holmes, Jr. and Roscoe Pound, among others. Legal Treatises includes casebooks, local p...

Ricardo's Exchange Remedy: A Proposal to Regulate the Indian Currency by Making it Expand and Contract Automatically at Fixed Sterling Rates, Wit

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Report copyright infringementby Alexander Martin Lindsay (Author), David Richardo (Author)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 was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world)...

Six Records of a Floating Life - Paperback

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by Shen Fu (Author), Leonard Pratt (Translator), Leonard Pratt (Introduction by)Six Records of a Floating Life (1809) is an extraordinary blend of autobiography, love story and social document written by a man who was educated as a scholar but earned his living as a civil servant and art dealer. In this intimate memoir, Shen Fu recounts the domestic and romantic joys of his marriage to Yun, the beautiful and artistic girl he fell in love with as a child. He also describes other incidents of h...

Celebrating Southern Appalachian Food: Recipes & Stories from Mountain Kitchens - Paperback

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by Jim Casada (Author), Tipper Pressley (Author)High country cooking fit to grace any table. Southern Appalachia has a rich culinary tradition. Generations of passed down recipes offer glimpses into a culture that has long been defined, in considerable measure, by its food. Take a journey of pure delight through this highland homeland with stories of celebrations, Sunday dinners and ordinary suppers. The narrative material and scores of recipes offered here share a deep love of place and a de...

Early Christian Writings: The Apostolic Fathers - Paperback

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by Various (Author), Maxwell Staniforth (Translator), Andrew Louth (Revised by)The writings in this volume cast a glimmer of light upon the emerging traditions and organization of the infant church, during an otherwise little-known period of its development. A selection of letters and small-scale theological treatises from a group known as the Apostolic Fathers, several of whom were probably disciples of the Apostles, they provide a first-hand account of the early Church and outline a form of...

The Credit System in France, Great Britain, and the United States (1838)

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Report copyright infringementby Henry Charles Carey (Author)The Credit System In France, Great Britain, And The United States is a comprehensive study of the credit systems in three major Western nations, written by Henry Charles Carey and originally published in 1838. The book is divided into three parts, each examining the credit system of a different country.In the first part, Carey analyzes the French credit system, describing its history and development, as well as the various institutio...

Observations on the System by Which Estates Have Been and Are Still Managed in Jamaica (1836)

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Report copyright infringementby Proprietor A. Proprietor (Author), A. Proprietor (Author)Observations On The System By Which Estates Have Been And Are Still Managed In Jamaica is a book written by an anonymous author who identifies himself only as ""A Proprietor"". The book was first published in 1836 and provides a detailed analysis of the management of estates in Jamaica during the early 19th century.The author of the book was a plantation owner in Jamaica and wrote the book as a critique o...

Grand Rapids in 1874: Sketches of the Trade, Manufactures and Progress of the City (1875)

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Report copyright infringementby Jackson D. Dillenback (Author)""Grand Rapids In 1874: Sketches Of The Trade, Manufactures And Progress Of The City"" is a historical book written by Jackson D. Dillenback in 1875. The book provides an in-depth description of the city of Grand Rapids, Michigan, in the year 1874. It covers various aspects of the city, including its trade, manufacturing, and overall progress during that time period.The author describes the city's growth and development, including ...

Correspondence Between Captain Richard Sprye, and William-Ewart Gladstone on the Commercial Opening of the Shan States and Western Inland China (1865)

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Report copyright infringementby Richard Sprye (Author), William Ewart Gladstone (Author)""Correspondence Between Captain Richard Sprye and William-Ewart Gladstone on the Commercial Opening of the Shan States and Western Inland China (1865)"" is a historical book that presents a collection of letters exchanged between Captain Richard Sprye and William-Ewart Gladstone. The letters were written in 1865 and focus on the commercial opportunities that could be explored in the Shan States and Wester...

A Business Man's Estimate of Santa Barbara County, California: Its Climate, Soils and Products (1884)

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Report copyright infringementby Joseph J. Perkins (Author)""A Business Man��s Estimate Of Santa Barbara County, California: Its Climate, Soils And Products"" is a book written by Joseph J. Perkins and originally published in 1884. The book provides a detailed analysis of Santa Barbara County, California, from the perspective of a business person. It covers topics such as the climate, soils, and products of the region, as well as the economic potential of different industries, including a...

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Report copyright infringementby John Hassard (Editor)""The Fish Supply of London: Report of the Important Meeting at the Mansion House (1872)"" by John Hassard is a historical document that provides a detailed account of a meeting held in London in 1872 to discuss the state of the city's fish supply. The book includes speeches from prominent figures in the fishing industry, as well as statistics and reports on the current state of the market. The meeting was called in response to concerns abo...

Churchwarden's Accounts of the Town of Ludlow, in Shropshire: From 1540 to the End of the Reign of Queen Elizabeth (1869)

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Report copyright infringementby Thomas Wright (Editor)The book titled ""Churchwarden��s Accounts Of The Town Of Ludlow, In Shropshire: From 1540 To The End Of The Reign Of Queen Elizabeth"" is a historical account of the town of Ludlow in Shropshire, England. It was written by Thomas Wright and was first published in 1869. The book is a compilation of the churchwarden's accounts of the town, which provides an insight into the social, economic, and religious life of the town during the re...

The Eight Hour Movement: A Reduction Of Hours Is An Increase Of Wages (1865)

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Report copyright infringementby Ira Steward (Author)""The Eight Hour Movement: A Reduction Of Hours Is An Increase Of Wages"" is a book written by Ira Steward in 1865. The book explores the history and significance of the eight-hour workday movement, which was a labor movement that aimed to reduce the number of working hours in a day from ten or twelve to eight. Steward argues that reducing working hours would not only improve the lives of workers but also increase wages, as employers would h...

Alexander Hamilton's Report on the Subject of Manufactures: Made in His Capacity of Secretary of the Treasury

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Report copyright infringementby Alexander Hamilton (Author)Alexander Hamilton's Report On The Subject Of Manufactures: Made In His Capacity Of Secretary Of The Treasury is a book that presents the report made by Alexander Hamilton, the first Secretary of the Treasury of the United States, on the subject of manufacturing. This report was presented to the Congress in 1791 and is considered to be one of the most important documents in American economic history. In this report, Hamilton argues th...

The High Price of Bullion: A Proof of the Depreciation of Bank Notes (1810)

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Report copyright infringementby David Ricardo (Author)The High Price Of Bullion: A Proof Of The Depreciation Of Bank Notes is a book written by David Ricardo in 1810. The book is a detailed analysis of the British monetary system during the early 19th century. Ricardo argues that the high price of bullion, or precious metals like gold and silver, is a result of the depreciation of bank notes. He explains that the Bank of England, which was responsible for issuing bank notes at the time, had b...

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Report copyright infringementby International Society Leather Trades (Author)Collegium: No. 1 Bis No. 42, 1902 (1902) is a book published by the International Society Leather Trades. It is a collection of articles, essays, and reports related to the leather industry. The book covers a wide range of topics such as the history of leather production, the latest technological advancements in tanning, and the economic impact of the leather trade. It also includes discussions on the social and envi...