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The Great Tax Wars: Lincoln to Wilson, The Fierce Battles Over Money and Power That Transformed the Nation

by Steven R. Weisman
The Great Tax Wars: Lincoln to Wilson, The Fierce Battles Over Money and Power That Transformed the Nation
The Great Tax Wars: Lincoln to Wilson, The Fierce Battles Over Money and Power That Transformed the Nation

Transformative era defining US tax and power struggles.

If you're fascinated by the gritty details of historical power dynamics and economic policies, "The Great Tax Wars" will satisfy your curiosity. Steven R. Weisman takes you through a pivotal time in American history, giving context to today's political debates. It's a richly detailed narrative that could change your understanding of how the United States became a global juggernaut through the lens of its financial policies.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

The Great Tax Wars: Lincoln to Wilson, The Fierce Battles Over Money and Power That Transformed the Nation

by Steven R. Weisman
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ISBN: 9780684850689
Author: Steven R. Weisman
Publisher: Simon & Schuster
Date of Publication: 2002-09-03
Format: Hardcover
Related Collections: History, Politics, Economics
Related Topics: History, Government, Politics, Presidents, American History, War, Finance
Goodreads rating: 3.79
(rated by 66 readers)

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A major work of history, The Great Tax Wars is the gripping, epic story of six decades of often violent conflict over wealth, power, and fairness that gave America the income tax. It chronicles a tumultuous period of radical change—from Abraham Lincoln and the Civil War through the Progressive Era under Theodore Roosevelt to Woodrow Wilson and World War I. During these years, America transformed from an agrarian society into a rising industrial nation as fortunes were amassed, farmers and workers challenged concentrations of wealth and power, class conflict loomed, and America emerged as a global power. Award-winning journalist Steven R. Weisman weaves together the actions of key figures—from J. P. Morgan and Andrew Carnegie to Lincoln, Roosevelt, Wilson, Bryan, and Eugene Debs—drawing on speeches, newspapers, and magazines of the era. The book shows how the income tax helped redefine democracy, economic justice, and the government's role in the economy, and how today’s debates echo those of the past.
 

Transformative era defining US tax and power struggles.

If you're fascinated by the gritty details of historical power dynamics and economic policies, "The Great Tax Wars" will satisfy your curiosity. Steven R. Weisman takes you through a pivotal time in American history, giving context to today's political debates. It's a richly detailed narrative that could change your understanding of how the United States became a global juggernaut through the lens of its financial policies.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

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