Description: This book offers a fascinating and insightful critique of the emergence of the "idle rich" in American society during the late 19th century. The author, a keen observer of his time, contrasts the era’s burgeoning wealth with the enduring values of hard work and social responsibility that defined earlier generations. He argues that the rise of immense fortunes, often accumulated through ruthless industrial practices, created a new class of individuals detached from the realities of labor and devoid of a sense of duty towards their fellow citizens. This book delves into the extravagant lifestyles of this new elite, showcasing their lavish spending habits and the moral decay they engendered. The author, who himself belonged to the upper echelon of society, expresses his deep concern about the impact of this new breed of idle rich on the fabric of American society and its moral foundations. He argues that their profligacy and detachment from the principles of hard work threatened to undermine the very foundations of a nation built on democratic ideals. The book's insights into the evolving social landscape of America, with its burgeoning wealth and the rise of a class defined by conspicuous consumption, provide a timeless perspective on the potential consequences of unchecked wealth and the importance of social responsibility. Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books.This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works. This text has been digitally restored from a historical edition. Some aesthetic errors may persist, however it has been deemed that any such will not detract from the work's significant historical value. The digital edition of all books may be viewed on our website before purchase.
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Original Language: English
Country/Region of Manufacture: America
Narrative Type: Nonfiction
Intended Audience: Adults
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Type: textbook
Book Title: Passing of the Idle Rich (Classic Reprint)
Number of Pages: 274 Pages
Language: English
Publisher: Forgotten Books
Publication Year: 2015
Topic: Motivational & Inspirational
Item Height: 0.6 in
Illustrator: Yes
Genre: Self-Help
Item Weight: 13 Oz
Item Length: 9 in
Author: Frederick Townsend Martin
Item Width: 6 in
Format: Trade Paperback
