The Election of 1856: A Victorious Defeat
Chris Calton deconstructs the the Presidential election of 1856.
U.S. History
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The Restoration and the Navigation Acts
One of the most far-reaching actions of the Restoration was a series of Navigation Acts, by which England imposed mercantilist restrictions on its empire.
Automobiles Freed Us from the Tyranny of Horses
Even when it wasn't in use, a horse owner was always tethered to his horse, either literally or figuratively.
War Socialism and the Confederate Defeat
The Confederate government's turn toward war socialism helped seal its fate.
The Pottawatomie Massacre
In response to the Caning of Charles Sumner, radical John Brown took matters into his own hands by murdering five pro-slavery settlers.
14.6. Internationalizing the Cartel
From Chapter 14, "The Federal Reserve as a Cartelization Device: The Early Years, 1913–1930".
Preface by Murray N. Rothbard
This audiobook is made available through the generosity of Mr. Tyler Folger. Narrated by Graham Wright.
7.4. T.R. as President: The “Bad” Trusts
From Chapter 7, "Theodore Roosevelt: The First Progressive, Part I".
