Land Nationalisation its Necessity and its Aims Being a Comparison of the System of Landlord and Tenant with that of Occupying Ownership in their Influence on the Well-being of the People

Focusing on social policy, this essay compares the landlord-tenant system with occupying ownership, examining their impacts on societal well-being. Alfred Russel Wallace, a key figure in evolutionary theory, draws on his extensive exploration experiences, including his time in the Amazon rainforest, to inform his views. The book, originally published in 1892, is republished with a new introductory biography, highlighting Wallace's influential role in natural sciences and his insights into the necessity of land nationalization for the betterment of society.