“Not only does the proportion of the poor increase with the growth of the city, but their condition becomes more wretched.”
Quote by Josiah Strong
Work
Our Country, Its Possible Future and Its Present Crisis
This book delves into the prospects and contemporary issues facing a country, offering a critical analysis of its trajectory. more
Author
Josiah Strong
Josiah Strong (1847-1916) was an American author and Christian missionary. His works primarily focused on the global spread of Christianity and American expansionism. Strong's book 'Our Country' had a profound impact on American nationalism and imperialism. more
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Source: Our Country
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Source: Our Country
Source: Our Country, Its Possible Future and Its Present Crisis
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