Civilizations Inferno

Civilizations Inferno: Or Studies In The Social Cellar is a book written by Benjamin Orange Flower in 1893. The book is a critical analysis of the social and economic conditions prevalent in the United States during the late 19th century. Flower was a prominent social reformer and journalist who used his writing to highlight the injustices and inequalities that existed in American society. In this book, Flower delves deep into the root causes of poverty, crime, and social degradation. He argues that the capitalist system, which was rapidly expanding in America, was responsible for creating a vast underclass of workers who were exploited and marginalized. Flower also examines issues such as urbanization, immigration, and the rise of industrialization, and how they affected the social fabric of American society.The book is divided into several chapters, each of which focuses on a specific aspect of American society. Some of the topics covered in the book include the living conditions of the urban poor, the corruption of politicians and the justice system, and the impact of alcoholism and drug addiction on society. Overall, Civilizations Inferno: Or Studies In The Social Cellar is a powerful critique of the social and economic conditions that prevailed in America during the late 19th century. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of American society and the struggles of the working class.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.