Our Benevolent Feudalism (1902)

By William James Ghent

Book Overview

Our Benevolent Feudalism is a book written by William James Ghent in 1902. The book explores the concept of feudalism and its impact on American society during the late 19th century. Ghent argues that despite its negative connotations, feudalism can be a positive force in society when it is practiced in a benevolent manner. He suggests that American society is already structured in a quasi-feudal manner, with wealthy individuals and corporations acting as feudal lords who provide employment and support to their workers. Ghent argues that this system is beneficial to both the workers and the lords, as it creates a stable and harmonious society. The book also explores the role of government in regulating this system, and argues that government intervention should be limited in order to allow the system to function effectively. Overall, Our Benevolent Feudalism is a thought-provoking exploration of a controversial topic that continues to be relevant in modern society.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: 116487702X
• ISBN13: 9781164877028
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 210 Pages
• Weight: 0.63 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"