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    For Good and Evil: The Impact of Taxes on the Course of Civilization
    For Good and Evil: The Impact of Taxes on the Course of Civilization
    For Good and Evil: The Impact of Taxes on the Course of Civilization
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    For Good and Evil: The Impact of Taxes on the Course of Civilization

    By Charles Adams

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    A fascinating history... —Kirkus Reviews ...an acidly witty guide. —Wall Street Journal
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherRowmanLittlefield
    Release dateDec 27, 1992
    ISBN9781568332642
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