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Author Playfair, William, 1759-1823
Title An inquiry into the permanent causes of the decline and fall of powerful and wealthy nations : Designed to shew how the prosperity of the British empire may be prolonged
Note Reading ease score: 48.8 (College-level). Difficult to read.
Credits Produced by Robert W. Jones from an original print of the
1st edition held by The British Library, London. (Shelfmark:
432d12/432.d.12). The text was then compared against that
of an original print of the 2nd edition held by the Library
(Archives & Rare Books), London School of Economics and
Political Science.
Summary "An Inquiry into the Permanent Causes of the Decline and Fall of Powerful and Wealthy Nations" by William Playfair is a historical account written in the early 19th century. The book investigates the underlying reasons for the decline of various nations, emphasizing the transition from wealth and power to desolation and degradation. Playfair's analysis incorporates historical examples, aiming to uncover the permanent causes that contribute to such societal downturns. At the start of the work, Playfair introduces his main themes, emphasizing the importance of understanding how nations can maintain their prosperity once achieved. He reflects on historical patterns, identifying a universal trend where societies that once thrived eventually succumb to decline, as illustrated by various ancient civilizations. The opening portion sets the stage for a detailed exploration of the interplay between wealth, power, and the internal and external factors contributing to national decline, effectively framing the inquiry as deeply relevant to contemporary England and its own standing among nations. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class HC: Social sciences: Economic history and conditions, Special topics
Subject Economics
Subject History -- Philosophy
Subject Great Britain -- Economic conditions
Category Text
EBook-No. 16575
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Dec 12, 2020
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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