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The English Patents of Monopoly

The English Patents of Monopoly

Price, William Hyde

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Business GeneralLiterary CriticismFiction Anthologies

ISBN10: 1432526200
ISBN13: 9781432526207
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Apr 10 2007
Pages: 276
Weight: 0.90
Height: 0.62 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The book titled The English Patents of Monopoly by William Hyde Price is a comprehensive study of the history and development of patents of monopoly in England. The author examines the legal and economic aspects of these patents, which were granted by the English monarchs to individuals or companies, giving them exclusive rights to manufacture and sell specific products or services for a certain period of time.The book covers the period from the early 16th century to the mid-19th century, during which patents of monopoly were granted for a wide range of products, including textiles, glass, soap, candles, and gunpowder. The author explores the reasons behind the granting of these patents, the controversies surrounding them, and their impact on the economy and society of England.In addition to providing a detailed historical account, the book also offers a critical analysis of the patent system, highlighting its strengths and weaknesses. The author argues that while patents of monopoly played an important role in stimulating innovation and investment, they also had negative effects such as stifling competition and innovation, and creating monopolies that led to higher prices for consumers.Overall, The English Patents of Monopoly is a valuable resource for scholars and students of legal and economic history, as well as anyone interested in the history of innovation and intellectual property rights.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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