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Because a man's wealth wnsisteth not in the abund ance of the things which he hath, because a man's spirit may be inwardly rich inversely to its outward security, he may be deferred to. Yet a man's periphery is usually measured in terms of economic ownership, which is the tangible measure of the social submission to his will. The power that arises from customary or affectionate allegiance may more often than not be found to be the long result of time - the residue of former contributions of goods and services to the ancestral personality. The ancestral periphery may not have been obliterated at the same time that its material contents were lost. At any rate the opposition between pride of birth and pride of wealth is modern.1 Homer's heroes and the heroes of the Nibelun gen Lied are noble and rich. In later Greek literature, pride of birth is identical with pride in seven wealthy ancestors in succession.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book explores how the concept of ownership has shifted over time, correlating ownership to social and political context. Analyzing distinct historical periods, the author traces a historical continuum from an era of inviolable private ownership to the modern landscape characterized by more diffuse forms of ownership such as corporate entities. The book underscores that the distribution of ownership is not static but rather a fluid concept shaped by societal shifts over time. Within this historical context, the author delves into the different forms of ownership, including individual property and the ownership of persons, land, and corporate property. Through a rich narrative, the author demonstrates the deep connection between ownership, liberty, and social structures. The book masterfully illuminates the dynamic interplay of power and property, offering profound insights into the evolution of ownership and its enduring significance for human civilization. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781333322144_0
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