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This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Published in 1790, this book provides a detailed and engaging account of the finances and resources of Great Britain during a time of great political and economic upheaval. The author, William Playfair, was a Scottish engineer and political economist who is known for his pioneering work in the field of data visualization.
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