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Carnegie GOSPEL WEALTH & OTHER TIMELY ESSAYS 1901

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Condition/Details: Bound in its original blindstamped green cloth boards with gilt embossing, this is a scarce find in this landmark economic theory title. The Gospel of Wealth, or sometimes the "Gospel of Success", was the term for a notion promoted by many successful businessmen that their massive wealth was a social benefit for all. Gospel of Wealth a softer and more palatable version of Social Darwinism. The advocates linked wealth with responsibility, arguing that those with great material possessions had equally great obligations to society. This scarce first printing of this compilation includes a number of other writings by this leading industry tycoon. The volume shows some external age/wear, and is solidly bound with hinge repairs, it has bright pages (the title page is toned by the tissue guard on the frontispiece) and library markings. The book measures approximately 5.75" x 8.5" and contains 330 pages. Shipping cost (within the U.S.) for this lot will be: $8.50

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