Confiscation; An Outline by William Greenwood

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Author Greenwood, William
Title Confiscation; An Outline
Note Reading ease score: 59.8 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Summary "Confiscation; An Outline" by William Greenwood is a radical economic treatise written in the late 19th century. The work critiques the existing socio-economic inequalities in the United States, arguing for the redistribution of wealth through an enforced cap on individual fortunes, asserting that excessive wealth undermines the foundation of a true republic. The central theme revolves around the idea of confiscation of assets exceeding a set limit, with the intent of returning resources to the wider populace to alleviate poverty and economic disparities. The opening of the book presents a scathing indictment of the prevailing capitalist system, suggesting that the nation's economic model closely resembles that of a monarchy, where wealth is concentrated in the hands of a few at the expense of the many. Greenwood posits that legislative inaction and the continued dominance of individual greed have led to a situation where, despite abundance, many citizens face starvation. He argues that the solution lies in confiscating excess wealth and redistributing resources, thus restoring the power of the people and ensuring that the republic serves all its citizens. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class HN: Social sciences: Social history and conditions, Social problems
Subject United States -- Social conditions -- 1865-1918
Subject Confiscations
Category Text
EBook-No. 2611
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Apr 3, 2015
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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