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Among the delusions which at different periods have possessed themselves of the minds of large masses of the human race, perhaps the most curious - certainly the least creditable - is the modern soi-disant science of political economy, based on the idea that an advantageous code... Read Full Overview

Originally published in "Cornhill" magazine in 1860, "Unto This Last" is a series of four essays on the politics of economics and capitalism by the prominent English art critic of the Victorian era John Ruskin. While Ruskin was most well-known for his writings on art, he was... Read Full Overview

One of the greatest political essays in English history, and a revolutionary critique of economics and society.

Unto This Last is a collection of four essays written by John Ruskin, a prominent Victorian-era writer, critic, and social reformer. The essays focus on the first principles of political economy, challenging the prevailing economic theories of his time and advocating for a more... Read Full Overview

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for... Read Full Overview