On the recordJanuary 1, 1790
It is obvious, that, in the towns, all the things which conspire against the country-gentleman combine in favor of the money manager and director.
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Edmund Burke
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In his critique of the French Revolution, Burke observes how urban conditions and dynamics favor financial managers and directors over traditional country gentlemen.
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