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Land and Liberty
Henry George and the Crafting of Modern Liberalism
A comprehensive history of Henry George and the single tax movement.
In 1912, Sun Yat-sen announced the birth of the Chinese Republic and promised that it would be devoted to the economic welfare of all its people. In shaping his plans for wealth redistribution, he looked to an American now largely forgotten in the United States: Henry George. In Land and Liberty, Christopher William England excavates the lost history of one of America's most influential radicals and explains why so many activists were once inspired by his proposal to tax landed wealth.
Drawing on the private papers of a network of devoted believers, Land and Liberty represents the first comprehensive account of this important movement to nationalize land and expropriate rent. Beginning with concerns about rising rents in the 1870s and ending with the establishment of New Deal policies that extended public control over land, natural resources, and housing, "Georgism" served as a catalyst for reforms intended to make the nation more democratic. Many of these concerns remain relevant today, including the exploitation of natural resources, rising urban rent, and wealth inequality.
At a time when class divisions sparked fears that capitalism and democracy were incompatible, hopes of building a social welfare state using the rents of idle landlords revitalized the middle class's conviction that democracy and liberty could be reconciled. Against steep odds, George made land nationalization vital to the politics of a nation dominated by small farmers and helped push liberalism leftward through his calls for collective rights to land and natural resources.
About the Author
Christopher William England (BALTIMORE, MD) teaches at Georgetown University.
Endorsements
"In this lucid and deeply-researched account, Christopher England cuts through the many myths and misinterpretations surrounding Henry George and his followers. Land and Liberty reveals that Georgism was an urban, global, and unflinchingly modern movement that aimed to make liberalism more egalitarian and democratic, influencing generations of reformers even after the dream of the single tax had faded into obscurity. It will be required reading for anyone interested in the origins and effects of George's transformative worldview."
"This is the definitive account to date of the life and influence of perhaps the important and under-appreciated economic thinker of all time. In this era of housing crises, network monopolies and populist politics, Henry George's vision and example have never been more relevant. Those building the future are taking notice and should read this book with keen interest."
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