Titles by Josiah Tucker

1712 – 1799

Josiah Tucker (1712-1799) was the Dean of Gloucester between 1758 and 1790 and an important precursor of the Physiocrats and Adam Smith. He was quite laissez faire in his views on trade and a supporter of American independence.

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Four Tracts on Political and Commercial Subjects

Josiah Tucker

A Treatise Concerning Civil Government in Three Parts

Josiah Tucker

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