The Politically Incorrect Guide to Economics
- 256pagine
- 9 ore di lettura
Explore economics in the latest entry from the bestselling Politically Incorrect Guide series.
Thomas DiLorenzo Ordine dei libri (cronologico)
Thomas DiLorenzo è un economista allineato con la Scuola Austriaca di economia. Il suo lavoro si concentra sui principi del libero mercato e critica l'intervento governativo. Esamina argomenti storici ed economici a favore di un governo limitato e della libertà individuale. Le sue analisi evidenziano spesso gli impatti negativi dell'interventismo sulla prosperità.
The Real Lincoln
A New Look at Abraham Lincoln, His Agenda, and an Unnecessary War
- 333pagine
- 12 ore di lettura
Most Americans view Abraham Lincoln as the greatest president, celebrated as the Great Emancipator through countless books, a national holiday, and a monument in Washington, D.C. However, what if much of what you believe about Lincoln is misleading? In this thought-provoking work, the author reveals a different perspective, suggesting that Lincoln was not merely a hero seeking to free slaves but rather a shrewd politician who instigated the bloodiest conflict in American history to expand federal power and build an empire rivaling Great Britain’s. Through thorough research, the narrative presents Lincoln as a figure who aimed to transform the American government from a limited, decentralized system—aligned with the Founding Fathers’ vision—to a centralized, activist state. The South, with its independent states and commitment to free trade, posed a significant obstacle to his ambitions. To achieve his goals, Lincoln is portrayed as having undermined the Constitution, violated states' rights, and initiated a devastating Civil War. This conflict, which resulted in the deaths of 600,000 soldiers, is reframed as a struggle for federal supremacy rather than a noble fight against slavery. This exploration challenges the myths surrounding Lincoln and sheds light on the true origins of a war that continues to impact the nation.