From Ancient Rome to 19th Century England

We continue our exploration of F.H.M. Grapperhaus's wonderful book on the history of taxation, Taxes Through the Ages.

Contents:

• The reform that destroyed Ancient Rome

• We are more equal!

• Magna Carta

• Fight or pay

• Capital tax

• But how to determine the value of property?

• The emergence of income tax

• What is profit and is it permissible to earn it?

• Presumptive tax

• Salary tax