An Inquiry Into The Permanent Causes Of The Decline And Fall Of Powerful And Wealth Nations (1805)

""An Inquiry Into The Permanent Causes Of The Decline And Fall Of Powerful And Wealth Nations"" is a book written by William Playfair in 1805. The book is an investigation into the reasons why powerful and wealthy nations eventually decline and fall. Playfair examines various historical examples, including the decline of the Roman Empire and the fall of the Ottoman Empire. He argues that there are certain permanent causes that contribute to the decline of nations, such as excessive taxation, corruption, and a lack of innovation. Playfair also discusses the role of natural resources, population growth, and trade in the decline of nations. The book offers insights into the factors that contribute to the rise and fall of nations, and provides a warning to contemporary societies about the dangers of complacency and stagnation. Overall, ""An Inquiry Into The Permanent Causes Of The Decline And Fall Of Powerful And Wealth Nations"" is a thought-provoking and insightful analysis of the historical patterns of decline and the lessons that can be learned from them.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.