A Momentous Question: The Respective Attitudes of Labor and Capital: Articles Specially Contributed by Prominent and Well Known Representati

Originally published in 1884, this collection of essays and articles provides a snapshot of the great labor-capital debate that raged during the late 19th century. Contributors include representatives from both sides of the issue, as well as prominent journalists, politicians, and social commentators of the time. The book provides a unique insight into the ideological battles that shaped American political and social thought during an era of rapid change and development.