The Decline and Fall of Powerful and Wealthy Nations

Chap. XI

Why the intercourse between nations is ultimately in favour of the poorer one, though not so at first............................. 179

Chap. XII

Conclusion of exterior causes. — Are seldom of much importance, unless favoured by interior ones. — Rich nations, with care, capable, in most cases, of prolonging their prosperity. — Digression on the importance of public revenue, illustrated by a statistical chart................... 184

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