ISBN: 9781334470721 - The New Olive Branch, or an Attempt to Establish an Identity of Interest Between Agriculture, Manufactures, and Commerce: And to Prove, That a Large ... Sacrificed to Commerce; and That Commerce Ha (3 results)

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book is a forceful and passionate defense of the American manufacturing industry, written in the early 19th century during a period of severe economic distress in the United States. The author argues that the nation's reliance on imported goods and the neglect of its own manufacturing capabilities had led to a disastrous decline in national wealth and prosperity. He provides a detailed historical analysis, comparing the state of the economy before and after the American Revolution, and demonstrating how policies favoring foreign commerce over domestic industry had consistently resulted in hardship for American citizens. The book is a valuable contribution to the discourse on the historical development of American economic policy, offering a unique and compelling perspective on the vital importance of protecting and fostering domestic manufacturing. The author's insights into the consequences of short-sighted economic policies remain relevant for understanding the ongoing debates about trade and industrial development in the modern era. 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.…