Henry George

By Elbert Hubbard

Book Overview

The book ""Henry George"" by Elbert Hubbard is a biographical work that explores the life and ideas of Henry George, an American political economist and social reformer. The book delves into George's early life, his career as a journalist and writer, and his groundbreaking economic theories, including his most famous work, ""Progress and Poverty."" Hubbard provides a detailed analysis of George's ideas on land reform, taxation, and economic inequality, which had a significant impact on the progressive movement in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The book also examines George's political activism and his unsuccessful bids for political office, as well as his influence on prominent figures such as Winston Churchill and Leo Tolstoy.Written in a clear and engaging style, ""Henry George"" offers readers a comprehensive overview of the life and legacy of one of America's most influential social thinkers. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of economics, political theory, and social justice.THIS 44 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Little Journeys to the Homes of the Great: Great Reformers, by Elbert Hubbard. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 0766104052.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1162886056
• ISBN13: 9781162886053
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 46 Pages
• Weight: 0.17 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"