The Tricks of the Town: or, Ways and Means of getting Money

The Tricks of the Town: or, Ways and Means of getting Money

Author: active 1732 John Thomson

Publisher: Good Press

Published: 2019-12-13

Total Pages: 66

ISBN-13:

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In 'The Tricks of the Town: or, Ways and Means of getting Money' by John Thomson, readers are introduced to a satirical look at the financial tactics employed in urban settings during the early 18th century. The book is written in a lively and humorous style, utilizing wit and sarcasm to criticize the moral corruption and dishonesty prevalent in society. Thomson's work is a prime example of the satirical literature that was popular during his time, shedding light on the greed and deception that characterized city life. The Tricks of the Town serves as a scathing commentary on the pursuit of wealth at any cost, urging readers to reflect on the ethical implications of their actions in the pursuit of monetary gain. John Thomson, an active figure in 1732, likely drew inspiration from the societal issues he observed to create this work of fiction. With his keen observations and sharp wit, Thomson provides readers with a thought-provoking and entertaining read that remains relevant in contemporary discussions on ethics and capitalism. I highly recommend 'The Tricks of the Town' to readers interested in exploring the intersection of money, morality, and satire in historical literature.


The Tricks of the Town

The Tricks of the Town

Author: John Thomson

Publisher:

Published: 2024-10-15

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9789362096630

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The Tricks of the Town: or, Ways and Means of getting Money, a classical book, has been considered important throughout the human history, and so that this work is never forgotten we at Alpha Editions have made efforts in its preservation by republishing this book in a modern format for present and future generations. This whole book has been reformatted, retyped and designed. These books are not made of scanned copies of their original work and hence the text is clear and readable.


The London Mob

The London Mob

Author: Robert Shoemaker

Publisher: A&C Black

Published: 2007-08-01

Total Pages: 410

ISBN-13: 1852855576

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A portrait of London violence in the eighteenth century describes the economic, political, and religious conflicts that resulted in pervasive levels of crime and conflict, citing the role of everyday citizens in keeping the peace and meting out mob justice.


The London Hanged

The London Hanged

Author: Peter Linebaugh

Publisher: Verso Books

Published: 2020-05-05

Total Pages: 418

ISBN-13: 1789602092

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Peter Linebaugh's groundbreaking history has become an inescapable part of any understanding of the rise of capitalism. In eighteenth-century London the spectacle of a hanging was not simply a form of punishing transgressors. Rather it evidently served the most sinister purpose-for a prvileged ruling class-of forcing the poor population of London to accept the criminalization of customary rights and the new forms of private property. Necessity drove the city's poor into inevitable conflict with the changing property laws, such that all the working-class men and women of London had good reason to fear the example of Tyburn's Triple Tree. In this new edition Peter Linebaugh reinforces his original arguments with responses to his critics based on an impressive array of historical sources. As the trend of capital punishment intensifies with the spread of global capitalism, The London Hanged also gains in contemporary relevance.


The Business of Everyday Life

The Business of Everyday Life

Author: Beverly Lemire

Publisher: Manchester University Press

Published: 2005

Total Pages: 292

ISBN-13: 9780719072222

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This book examines the daily practices of men and women in the 17th through 19th centuries to budget succesfully and make ends meet. The author shows the many ways businesses worked, such as pawning, selling, and borrowing on a regular basis, as well as the strong role gender played in the division of responsibilities.