The Slavery of Our Times is a thought-provoking book written by the renowned Russian author, Leo Tolstoy. In this book, Tolstoy explores the concept of slavery in modern society and how it has evolved from the traditional form of slavery to a more subtle and insidious form. He argues that slavery is not just limited to physical bondage but can also take the form of economic, political, and social enslavement.Tolstoy delves into the root causes of slavery and how it is perpetuated by the ruling class to maintain their power ...
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The Slavery of Our Times is a thought-provoking book written by the renowned Russian author, Leo Tolstoy. In this book, Tolstoy explores the concept of slavery in modern society and how it has evolved from the traditional form of slavery to a more subtle and insidious form. He argues that slavery is not just limited to physical bondage but can also take the form of economic, political, and social enslavement.Tolstoy delves into the root causes of slavery and how it is perpetuated by the ruling class to maintain their power and control over the masses. He also highlights the role of religion, education, and propaganda in perpetuating slavery and keeping people in a state of ignorance and servitude.The book is divided into several chapters, each of which explores a different aspect of slavery. Tolstoy draws on his own experiences and observations to provide examples of how slavery manifests itself in various forms in different parts of the world.Overall, The Slavery of Our Times is a powerful and insightful critique of modern society and the ways in which it perpetuates slavery. Tolstoy's writing is clear and concise, making the book accessible to readers of all backgrounds and levels of education. The book is a must-read for anyone interested in social justice, human rights, and the struggle for freedom and equality.So now with the theory that an economic evolution is progressing, guided by inevitable laws, in consequence of which some people must collect capital, and others must labor all their lives to increase those capitals, preparing themselves meanwhile for the promised communization of the means of production; this theory, causing some people to be yet more cruel to others, also begins (especially among common people not stupefied by science) to evoke certain doubts.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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