Lords of Industry is a non-fiction book written by Henry Demarest Lloyd, first published in 1884. The book is a critique of the economic and social power of the industrialists and capitalists of the time. Lloyd argues that these ""lords of industry"" have amassed immense wealth and power, often at the expense of the working class and the public good.The book is divided into three parts. The first part provides a historical overview of the rise of industrial capitalism in the United States, focusing on the emergence of the railroad and oil industries. The second part examines the economic and political power of the industrialists, including their control over natural resources, labor, and government policy. The third part offers a vision for a more just and equitable society, calling for greater regulation of industry and the creation of a more democratic political system.Lloyd's writing is highly critical of the industrialists and capitalists of his time, and he argues that their unchecked power is a threat to democracy and social justice. He also offers a detailed analysis of the economic and political structures that have allowed these individuals to amass such vast wealth and power.Lords of Industry is an important work of American social criticism and a key text in the history of progressive thought. It remains relevant today as a critique of the concentration of wealth and power in the hands of a few, and a call for greater accountability and regulation of the business world.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.