Bossism and Monopoly

Originally published in 1894, this book is an early critique of the concentration of power and wealth in the hands of a few industrial and political elites. Spelling's analysis is as relevant today as it was over a century ago, making this book essential reading for anyone interested in the history of American capitalism.

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