Audiobooks by Andrew Dickson White

Fiat Money Inflation in France

"This audiobook is narrated using AI-generated voice technology. Fiat Money Inflation in France is a sharp, document-driven warning drawn from the French Revolution's most famous monetary experiment: the rise and collapse of the assignats—paper money issued in massive quantities and backed by confiscated lands. Andrew Dickson White follows the story step by step: the initial political promise, the early 'temporary' issues, the pressure to print more, the surge in prices, the growth of speculation and shortages, and the social unraveling that follows when trust in currency breaks. Part narrative history and part economic argument, the book is designed for citizens as much as for scholars. White builds his case through speeches, decrees, newspaper accounts, and everyday details—showing how inflation reshapes behavior: savings evaporate, wages lag, moral shortcuts become rational, and public life turns brittle. Whatever your politics, it's an unforgettable study of what happens when money becomes a tool of wishful thinking instead of a stable measure of value."

Andrew Dickson White (Author), Andrew Jackson (Narrator)

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A History of the Warfare of Science with Theology in Christendom

"This recording has been digitally produced by DeepZen Limited, using a synthesized version of an audiobook narrator’s voice under license. DeepZen uses Emotive Speech Technology to create digital narrations that offer a similar listening experience to human narration.  'A History of the Warfare of Science with Theology in Christendom' by Andrew Dickson White is a seminal two-volume work that delves into the prolonged struggle between science and religious orthodoxy throughout Western history. White, co-founder and first president of Cornell University, provides a comprehensive account of how religious dogma frequently stood in opposition to scientific advancements, from the age of Galileo to Darwinian evolution. He posits that this clash hindered intellectual progress and societal development, but also acknowledges the instances where religion fostered the growth of scientific understanding. Through detailed historical analysis, White underscores the necessity of maintaining a clear separation between theological beliefs and empirical investigation for the unhindered progress of knowledge."

Andrew Dickson White (Author), Edward Hermann (synthesised Voice), Synthesised Voice (Narrator)

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