H.W. Brands, American Colossus: The Triumph of Capitalism, 1865-1900

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It’s philanthropy, but it’s good politics, too. Mighty good politics. The poor are some of the most grateful people in the world. George Washington Plunkett.

H.W. Brands, American Colossus: The Triumph of Capitalism, 1865-1900

learned-helplessness loyalty materialism welfare-state

It’s philanthropy, but it’s good politics, too. Mighty good politics. The poor are some of the most grateful people in the world. George Washington Plunkett.

H.W. Brands, American Colossus: The Triumph of Capitalism, 1865-1900

learned-helplessness loyalty materialism welfare-state

It’s philanthropy, but it’s good politics, too. Mighty good politics. The poor are some of the most grateful people in the world. George Washington Plunkett.