Robert Owen

The book ""Robert Owen"" by Elbert Hubbard is a biography of Robert Owen, a prominent social reformer and industrialist of the 19th century. The book explores Owen's life, from his humble beginnings in Wales to his rise as a successful businessman and advocate for social change. Hubbard delves into Owen's philosophy of social reform, which emphasized the importance of education, cooperation, and community in creating a more just and equitable society. The book also examines Owen's role in the early labor movement, his efforts to improve working conditions and wages for factory workers, and his experiments with utopian communities. Through Hubbard's vivid prose and detailed research, readers gain a deeper understanding of Owen's contributions to the fields of business, politics, and social reform, as well as his enduring legacy as a visionary thinker and leader. Overall, ""Robert Owen"" is a fascinating and informative biography that sheds light on an important figure in the history of social reform and industrialization.THIS 50 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Little Journeys to the Homes of the Great: Businessmen, by Elbert Hubbard. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 0766103994.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.