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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book explores the prominent societal role of merchants in the mid-19th century, arguing their influence surpassed all others in fields of skill, wealth, and persuasive power. The author examines merchants' privileged position within a unique period of American history, where they held power without the traditional feudal hierarchy of soldiers or nobility. Yet despite their societal dominance, the book suggests merchants faced temptations of greed, deceit, and abuse of power, which could lead to suppression of the weak. However, it also emphasizes merchants' potential to use their influence for substantial good, from cultivating new industries to promoting social reforms. By highlighting the significant opportunities and challenges faced by merchants, this book presents a nuanced perspective on their impact on American society at a time of great socio-economic change. 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. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781331263159_0
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