Arthur J. Penty's The Restoration of the Gild System is a pioneering work of social theory that argues for a return to the medieval guild system as a means of addressing the social and economic problems of the modern world. With a mix of historical analysis, political philosophy, and economic theory, Penty makes a compelling case for the revival of this ancient system of apprenticeship and mastership. This book is sure to challenge readers to think deeply about the nature of work, community, and economic justice. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.