Bad Times - Alfred Russel Wallace - Bog

Bad Times: An Essay On The Present Depression Of Trade, Tracing It To Its Sources In Enormous Foreign Loans (1885) is a non-fiction book written by the renowned British naturalist and social commentator, Alfred Russel Wallace. The book analyses the economic depression that was prevalent in Britain during the late 19th century, and traces its origins to the large foreign loans that were taken by the British government.Wallace provides a detailed analysis of the economic conditions prevailing in Britain at the time, and argues that the country's reliance on foreign loans had led to an unsustainable level of debt, which was responsible for the economic downturn. He also highlights the negative impact that the depression was having on the working classes, and suggests various measures that could be taken to alleviate their suffering.The book is written in a clear and accessible style, and is intended to be read by a general audience. It is an important historical document that provides valuable insights into the economic and social conditions of Britain during the late 19th century, and is still relevant today as a commentary on the dangers of excessive debt and financial speculation.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.