02441cam a22003253u 4500 16575 UtSlPG 20260610133404.0 m cr n 260607r2005||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 HC Playfair, William, 1759-1823 An inquiry into the permanent causes of the decline and fall of powerful and wealthy nations Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2005 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2005-08-21 Produced by Robert W. Jones from an original print of the 1st edition held by The British Library, London. (Shelfmark: 432d12/432.d.12). The text was then compared against that of an original print of the 2nd edition held by the Library (Archives & Rare Books), London School of Economics and Political Science. "An Inquiry into the Permanent Causes of the Decline and Fall of Powerful and Wealthy Nations" by William Playfair is a historical account written in the early 19th century. The book investigates the underlying reasons for the decline of various nations, emphasizing the transition from wealth and power to desolation and degradation. Playfair's analysis incorporates historical examples, aiming to uncover the permanent causes that contribute to such societal downturns. At the start of the work, Playfair introduces his main themes, emphasizing the importance of understanding how nations can maintain their prosperity once achieved. He reflects on historical patterns, identifying a universal trend where societies that once thrived eventually succumb to decline, as illustrated by various ancient civilizations. The opening portion sets the stage for a detailed exploration of the interplay between wealth, power, and the internal and external factors contributing to national decline, effectively framing the inquiry as deeply relevant to contemporary England and its own standing among nations. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Economics History -- Philosophy Great Britain -- Economic conditions https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/16575 57963 57963