The Tariff History Of The United States (1914) : Kessinger Publishing : 9781164435518 : 1164435515 : 10 Sep 2010 : The Tariff History Of The United States is a book written by Frank William Taussig in 1914. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the history of tariffs in the United States, starting from the early colonial period to the early 20th century. It covers the economic, political, and social factors that influenced the development of tariffs in the country and the impact of these tariffs on the economy and society.The book is divided into several chapters, each focusing on a specific period in the history of tariffs in the United States. It begins with a discussion of the colonial period, where tariffs were used primarily to generate revenue for the British government. It then moves on to the early years of the United States, where tariffs were used to protect domestic industries from foreign competition.The book also covers the major tariff acts in the country's histor