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By R. H. Tawney

"Religion and the Rise of Capitalism" by R. H. Tawney delves into the intricate relationship between religion and economic systems, exploring the role of Christian ethics in shaping the emergence of capitalism. Published in 1926, Tawney's seminal work challenges conventional beliefs by examining how religious doctrines influenced the development of economic structures in Western societies. Through a critical historical analysis, Tawney presents compelling arguments on the impact of Protestant values on the rise of capitalism, shedding light on the moral and ethical dimensions of economic progress. Thought-provoking and meticulously researched, this book remains a classic in the field of economic history, inviting readers to reconsider the profound connections between religion, morality, and economic pursuits."

NY. Mentor. 1947. 289p.

By .J L. And Barbara Hammond

FROM THE PREFACE: “When this book appeared it was criticised on two grounds. It was argued in the first place that the picture given of the enclosures was unjust, because the writers deliberately excluded the importance of enclosure in increasing the food supplies of the nation, and, in the second, that the hardships of the poor had been exaggerated, and that, though the system of enclosure lent itself to abuses, there was no evidence that wrong was done in the mass of enclosures….”

London. Guild Books. 1911. 211p. USED BOOK. MAY CONTAIN MARK-UP.