Slavery and Protection (Classic Reprint): An Historical Review and Appeal to the Workshop: An Historical Review and Appeal to the Workshop (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

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How politics, economics, and oppression intertwined in history—and what it means for workers today. This volume argues that slavery and protective tariffs are linked forces that shaped Europe and America, with lessons about power, policy, and the rights of labor.

From medieval trade to modern industry, the book frames a provocative history of how protectionist policies affected economies, wages, and social life. It presents a critical view of protective systems and urges readers to consider constitutional limits and the true cost of policy choices on working people.

• See how historic ties between slavery and protection influenced economic policy.


• Explore debates over wages, free trade, and the real meaning of “protection.”


• Understand arguments about constitutional limits and the role of government in markets.


• Learn how working people might respond when policy decisions affect their livelihoods.

Ideal for readers interested in history, political economy, and labor perspectives on policy and society.

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