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The Fate Of Iciodorum

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The Fate Of Iciodorum: Being The Story Of A City Made Rich By Taxation (1909) is a historical fiction novel written by David Starr Jordan. The book tells the story of Iciodorum, a prosperous city that became wealthy through its taxation system. The city's leaders believed that their wealth was a result of their own hard work and ingenuity, and they became increasingly greedy and corrupt.As the story unfolds, the city's prosperity begins to decline, and the people of Iciodorum are forced to confront the consequences of their actions. The novel explores themes of power, corruption, and the dangers of unchecked greed. It also offers a cautionary tale about the importance of ethical leadership and responsible governance.Written in a clear and engaging style, The Fate Of Iciodorum is a thought-provoking work that will appeal to readers interested in history, politics, and morality. With its vivid characters and compelling narrative, this book offers a timeless lesson about the perils of unchecked ambition and the importance of ethical leadership.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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  • Sprog:
  • Engelsk
  • ISBN:
  • 9781437172072
  • Indbinding:
  • Paperback
  • Sideantal:
  • 132
  • Udgivet:
  • 26. november 2008
  • Størrelse:
  • 152x7x229 mm.
  • Vægt:
  • 203 g.
  • 2-3 uger.
  • 16. december 2024
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The Fate Of Iciodorum: Being The Story Of A City Made Rich By Taxation (1909) is a historical fiction novel written by David Starr Jordan. The book tells the story of Iciodorum, a prosperous city that became wealthy through its taxation system. The city's leaders believed that their wealth was a result of their own hard work and ingenuity, and they became increasingly greedy and corrupt.As the story unfolds, the city's prosperity begins to decline, and the people of Iciodorum are forced to confront the consequences of their actions. The novel explores themes of power, corruption, and the dangers of unchecked greed. It also offers a cautionary tale about the importance of ethical leadership and responsible governance.Written in a clear and engaging style, The Fate Of Iciodorum is a thought-provoking work that will appeal to readers interested in history, politics, and morality. With its vivid characters and compelling narrative, this book offers a timeless lesson about the perils of unchecked ambition and the importance of ethical leadership.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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