Historedia
Person

Henry George

Events
2
Episodes
6
Years
1879–1899

Every event in Historedia whose sources name Henry George, with the role they cite and all of that event’s episodes. This is not a biography, and mentions are grouped by name, so two people with the same name can share this page.

Events and episodes

  1. Henry George self-publishes Progress and Poverty

    1879–1899

    Role: Author

    1. 1879 · San FranciscoPublication of Progress and Poverty

      Henry George published his treatise in 1879, analyzing poverty amidst progress and proposing land value taxation as a remedy for social inequality.

    2. 1879–1899 · Reception of Progress and Poverty in the English-speaking worldEarly Reception and Sales

      The book achieved massive success, selling over three million copies, and Jacob Riis marked 1879 as the start of the Progressive Era awakening because of its publication.

  2. Pope Leo XIII issues the encyclical Rerum novarum

    1891

    Role: American economist who responded to the encyclical

    1. 1891 · Vatican CityResponse to Industrialization

      The encyclical addressed social conflicts arising from capitalism and industrialization.

    2. 1891 · Vatican CityBalance of Rights

      The encyclical balanced worker rights, private property, and state authority, rejecting extremes.

    3. 1891 · Vatican CityNuanced View on Socialism

      Leo offered a nuanced critique of socialism, listing positive and negative aspects.

    4. 15 May 1891 · Vatican CityIssuance of Rerum novarum

      Pope Leo XIII issued the encyclical on 15 May 1891, addressing capital and labor rights.

Sources

  1. Henry George Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-16
  2. Progress and Poverty Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-19
  3. Rerum novarum Wikipedia, revision of 2026-07-25