How Capitalism Saved America: The Untold History of Our Country, from the Pilgrims to the Present
The Untold History of Our Country, from the Pilgrims to the Present
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- Paperback
304 pages
- Release Date
15 November 2005
Summary
Here‘s the real history of our country. "How Capitalism Saved America" explodes the myths spun by Michael Moore, the liberal media, Hollywood, academia, and the rest of the anticapitalist establishment. Whether it’s Michael Moore or the "New York Times," Hollywood or academia, a growing segment in America is waging a war on capitalism. We hear that greedy plutocrats exploit the American public; that capitalism harms consumers, the working class, and the env…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781400083312 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 1400083311 |
| Author: | Thomas J. Dilorenzo |
| Publisher: | Crown Forum |
| Imprint: | Crown/3 Rivers |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 304 |
| Release Date: | 15 November 2005 |
| Weight: | 227g |
| Dimensions: | 18mm x 134mm x 202mm |
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Critics Review
Finalist for Laissez Faire Books’ 2005 Lysander Spooner Award for Advancing the Literature of Liberty “Thank heaven then for economist Tom DiLorenzo … a modern-day Adam Smith.” –Washington Times
“A brilliant expose.” –National Post (Canada)
“A welcome response to the barrage of uninformed attacks on the private enterprise system.” –Murray Weidenbaum, former chairman of the Council of Economic Advisers
“Argues provocatively that FDR’s policies made the Depression worse in the 1930s.” –Larry Kudlow, CNBC’s Kudlow & Cramer
“Provides a great service by reminding everyone of how integral free markets have been to our liberty and advancement.” –Bernard Chapin, lewrockwell.com
“Consistent and well reasoned … Highly recommended.” –Library Journal
“Should be required reading in every course on American history.” –George Reisman, professor of economics, Pepperdine University
“All those interested in exposing the fallacies of statism and defending the free market should buy at least two copies of this book–one for themselves and one for their congressman.” –The Honorable Ron Paul, U.S. House of Representatives
“May this book–that rare combination of great learning and great writing–be read by every American who cares about our future as a free society.” –Llewellyn H. Rockwell Jr.
About The Author
Thomas J. Dilorenzo
Thomas J. DiLorenzo is professor of economics at the Sellinger School of Business and Management at Loyola College in Baltimore. He has co-authored many books and is widely published in academic journals as well as the popular press, including the Wall Street Journal and USA Today.
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