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The Daylight Robbery Series: Tax Wars That Created Nations | Episode 5 of 13


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In this compelling fifth episode of Cypherpunk'd, host Matty Ice continues his enlightening conversation with Dominic Frisby, author of "Daylight Robbery," exploring how taxation sparked the formation of modern nation-states including Britain, America, and France.

📖 In this episode:

- Dominic delves into how the English Civil War fundamentally shifted power from the Crown to Parliament through tax disputes, leading to the execution of King Charles I and ending the divine right of kings.
- Discover how poorly implemented British taxes on American colonies sparked the American Revolution, establishing the principle of "no taxation without representation."
- Learn how excessive and inconsistent taxation in France created the conditions for the French Revolution, with Napoleon's subsequent tax reforms reshaping the nation.
- Explore the fascinating story of why the British tax year begins on April 5th, connecting to calendar reforms and tax revolts.

🌐 Tune in to unravel how historical tax conflicts shaped the world we live in today and established the foundational principles of modern democratic governance.

📚 Interested in more historical insights? Grab your copy of "Daylight Robbery" to get a deeper understanding of how taxation has shaped civilizations:

📘 Daylight Robbery by Dominic Frisby → https://a.co/d/aU1iCks

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