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The Conquest of Bread · Character

Henry George

An economist advocating land value tax, mentioned briefly.

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First appearance: the conquest of bread

Henry George shows up with force in Expropriation. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Referenced in the context of showing that nine-tenths of great fortunes in the United States come from speculation and exploitation.
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In Expropriation: Referenced in the context of showing that nine-tenths of great fortunes in the United States come from speculation and exploitation. Later, in II: Cited for his work 'Social Problems' showing that…

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