In The Servile State, Hilaire Belloc delivers a bold and prophetic critique of modern economic systems, exposing the hidden trajectory from capitalism to a new form of servitude. With clarity, wit, and historical insight, Belloc argues that the widespread loss of property and economic independence leads not to freedom, but to a society where the majority are legally and economically bound to serve a privileged few. Rejecting both socialism and laissez-faire capitalism, Belloc revives a vision of Distributism—an economy grounded in widespread ownership and human dignity.

First published in 1912, this masterwork remains strikingly relevant, anticipating the rise of corporate dependency, state-controlled welfare, and the erosion of personal liberty. The Servile State is essential reading for anyone concerned with economic justice, social order, and the future of free societies. Belloc’s message is as urgent today as it was a century ago: true liberty requires ownership, and ownership must be widely held.