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Peter Chardon Brooks Adams (June 24, 1848 - February 13, 1927) was an American historian, political scientist and a critic of capitalism.He graduated from Harvard University in 1870 and studied at Harvard Law School in 1870 and 1871. Adams believed that commercial civilizations... Read Full Overview

Brooks Adams (1848 - 1927) was an American historian and critic of capitalism who wrote at length during the late 19th century.

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The Emancipation of Massachusetts is a historical book written by Brooks Adams, first published in 1887. The book explores the political and social history of Massachusetts during the period of 1780 to 1830, focusing on the state's transformation from a conservative, aristocratic... Read Full Overview

The Emancipation of Massachusetts is a non-fiction book written by Brooks Adams in 1887. The book is a historical account of the political and social changes that occurred in Massachusetts during the 17th and 18th centuries. Adams argues that Massachusetts was the first state... Read Full Overview

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original... Read Full Overview

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original... Read Full Overview

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original... Read Full Overview

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