For Good and Evil: The Impact of Taxes on the Course of CivilizationMadison Books, 1993 - 530 páginas The very word taxes sends shivers up spines. Yet, very few realize the tremendous impact that taxation has had on civilization. Charles Adams changes that in this fascinating history. Taxation, says Mr. Adams, has been a catalyst of history, the powerful influence if not the direct cause of many of the famous events of history that have marched across the world's stage as empires collided and battled for the right to tax the loser. For Good and Evil is the first book to examine how taxation has been a key factor in world events. Like the Rosetta Stone - a tax document - the book sheds fresh light onto much of history. Did you know that biblical Israel split after Solomon's death because his son refused to cut taxes? That Rome rose to greatness due to a liberal tax regime but declined under corrupt and inefficient ones? That in Britain, Lady Godiva made her famous ride as a tax protest? That in Switzerland William Tell shot the apple off his son's head as punishment for tax resistance? Or that Fort Sumter, where the first shots of the Civil War were fired, was a Customs House? Combining facts with thought-provoking comment he frequently draws parallels between tax events of the past and those of the present. Finding fault with the way Western civilization is taxed, Adams provides ideas for curing those faults by using the valuable lessons that history has taught. The special value of this refreshing new look at history lies in the lessons to be drawn by all thinking taxpayers. "Taxes are the fuel that makes civilization run, but how we tax and spend determines to a large extent whether we are prosperous or poor, free or enslaved, and most importantly, good or evil". Once you read ForGood and Evil, you'll never feel the same about taxes! |
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... wanted Rhodes as a buffer state between them and Persia . To strengthen this position , Rome turned over to Rhodes a number of tribute territories bordering on the Persian empire . It was a good arrangement for both countries ...
... wanted Rhodes as a buffer state between them and Persia . To strengthen this position , Rome turned over to Rhodes a number of tribute territories bordering on the Persian empire . It was a good arrangement for both countries ...
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... wanted to pass to his heirs . The government would accom- modate this for an annual fee , called a paulette , which was also used to keep judges in line . If a judge irritated the government by ruling unfavorably too often , the finance ...
... wanted to pass to his heirs . The government would accom- modate this for an annual fee , called a paulette , which was also used to keep judges in line . If a judge irritated the government by ruling unfavorably too often , the finance ...
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... wanted to . Parliament wanted to make it clear it was not abdicating its power over the colonies in any way , especially the power to tax . At the time , Franklin said this provision would not have any adverse consequences as long as ...
... wanted to . Parliament wanted to make it clear it was not abdicating its power over the colonies in any way , especially the power to tax . At the time , Franklin said this provision would not have any adverse consequences as long as ...
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Part I | 1 |
From Hanukkahs Glory to Goliaths | 39 |
Tyranny and Taxes | 49 |
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For Good and Evil: The Impact of Taxes on the Course of Civilization Charles Adams Pré-visualização limitada - 1992 |
For Good and Evil: The Impact of Taxes on the Course of Civilization Charles Adams Pré-visualização limitada - 1993 |
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The European Dream: How Europe's Vision of the Future is Quietly Eclipsing ... Jeremy Rifkin Pré-visualização indisponível - 2004 |
The European Dream: How Europe's Vision of the Future is Quietly Eclipsing ... Jeremy Rifkin Pré-visualização indisponível - 2004 |