The Politically Incorrect Guide to Economics
- 256 pages
- 9 hours of reading
Explore economics in the latest entry from the bestselling Politically Incorrect Guide series.
Thomas DiLorenzo Books
Thomas DiLorenzo is an economist aligned with the Austrian School of economics. His work focuses on free market principles and critiques government intervention. He examines historical and economic arguments for limited government and individual liberty. His analyses often highlight the negative impacts of interventionism on prosperity.
The Real Lincoln
A New Look at Abraham Lincoln, His Agenda, and an Unnecessary War
- 333 pages
- 12 hours of reading
Most Americans view Abraham Lincoln as the greatest president, celebrated as the Great Emancipator through countless books, a national holiday, and a monument in Washington, D.C. However, what if much of what you believe about Lincoln is misleading? In this thought-provoking work, the author reveals a different perspective, suggesting that Lincoln was not merely a hero seeking to free slaves but rather a shrewd politician who instigated the bloodiest conflict in American history to expand federal power and build an empire rivaling Great Britain’s. Through thorough research, the narrative presents Lincoln as a figure who aimed to transform the American government from a limited, decentralized system—aligned with the Founding Fathers’ vision—to a centralized, activist state. The South, with its independent states and commitment to free trade, posed a significant obstacle to his ambitions. To achieve his goals, Lincoln is portrayed as having undermined the Constitution, violated states' rights, and initiated a devastating Civil War. This conflict, which resulted in the deaths of 600,000 soldiers, is reframed as a struggle for federal supremacy rather than a noble fight against slavery. This exploration challenges the myths surrounding Lincoln and sheds light on the true origins of a war that continues to impact the nation.