Monopolies Past and Present is a book written by James Edward Le Rossignol and published in 1901. The book is a comprehensive study of monopolies and their history, exploring their origins and development from ancient times to the present day. Le Rossignol examines the economic, social, and political impact of monopolies on society, and discusses the various forms they take, including trusts, cartels, and government monopolies. He also explores the legal and regulatory frameworks that have been put in place to control monopolies, and evaluates their effectiveness. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history and economics of monopolies, and provides a fascinating insight into the ways in which monopolies have shaped our 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.