How Capitalism Saved America: The Untold History of Our Country, from the Pilgrims to the Present

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How Capitalism Saved America: The Untold History of Our Country, from the Pilgrims to the Present
by Thomas Dilorenzo
from Three Rivers Press

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• The Power of Capitalism
  This is a modern version, a workman's interpretation, of "The Wealth of Nations" by Adam Smith in 1776. Capitalism has been vital to America's growth and its benefits are receding. An entire class of intellectuals, journalists, and others have formed an anti-industry coalition to mount an assault. This book defines the assault and, also, describes how the power of the combination of capitalism and the concept of ownership of private property and individual rights has made America the most prospereous nation... more info

• Capitalism Works!
  This book, not surprisingly, has been attacked by anti-capitalist, anti-free market, anti-American forces. If you want more government intervention in the economy and your personal life, you will not like this book.
  But, if you believe in capitalism, free markets, and individual rights, you will find Professor DiLorenzo historical journey very interesting.
  Dr. DiLorenzo destroys many of the myths that leftists and big-government advocates preach on a daily basis. This book is an intelligent... more info

• Capitalism: The Choice of A New Generation
  This book is an excellent presentation on the problems of government 'regulations' into free market mechanisms. This book illustrates simply and clearly how many chaotic economic problems were actually caused by interference from government regulations.
  Many historical examples are cited, from how Governor Bradford in the days of the Pilgrims ended communal property ownership (thus ending a long period of starvation), to how free market capitalist James J. Hill (railroad tycoon) outperformed his... more info

• Free-Markets
  Dr. Dilorenzo presents an amazing historical/economical case for unfeddered capitalism. Even if you are a strong Republican, you will find some conviction due Dilorenzo' strong anti-government interventionism. Ranging from the pilgrim's practice of free-market capitalism to why the highway system should have been based on free-markets, Dilorenzo does indeed make you question many of the government programs that currently exist. I am a History major who did not know really any economics until I read this... more info

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