A somber scene in a New England village in 1675, showing concerned townspeople gathered around a fire, discussing the impending crisis, with tense expressions and worried gestures.
“Protestantism made the West not only work, but also save and read. The Industrial Revolution was indeed a product of technological innovation and consumption. But it also required an increase in the intensity and duration of work, combined with the accumulation of capital through saving and investment. Above all, it depended on the accumulation of human capital. The literacy that Protestantism promoted was vital to all of this. On reflection, we would do better to talk about the Protestant work ethic.”
~ Niall Ferguson, Civilization: The West and the Rest (2011)
Here is the full eBook for Benjamin Tompson’s ‘New England’s Crisis.’ The Full Poem is definitely worth your time, Dear Listeners & Readers! Consider reading it & analyzing its sundry motifs, themes, etc., by yourself.
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