The Theory of the Leisure Class - Classic Illustrated Edition

* Beautifully illustrated with atmospheric paintings by renowned artists, The Theory of the Leisure Class is an economic treatise and detailed social critique of conspicuous consumption, as a function of social-class consumerism. It proposes that the social strata and the division of labor of the feudal period continued into the modern era.* Just as accessible and enjoyable for today's readers as it would have been when first published, the book is one of the great works of economic literature and continues to be widely read throughout the world.* This meticulous edition from Heritage Illustrated Publishing is a faithful reproduction of the original text and is enhanced with images of classic works of art carefully selected by our team of professional editors.