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Increase in rail fares
The New Dragonades Or, How to squeeze money out of the working-man. Dedicated to Liberal" -minded Directors." Two steam trains with dragons heads crush working men beneath their wheels. One train is ridden by an elderly director, who has a piece of paper in his pocket proclaiming " fares raised 50 per cent"
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This evocative print, titled 'The New Dragonades or, How to Squeeze Money out of the Working-Man. Dedicated to Liberal-minded Directors,' offers a stark commentary on the impact of rail fare increases on the working class during a historical period. The image features two steam trains with menacing dragon heads, symbolizing the relentless and unyielding force of the railway industry. Crushing working men beneath their massive wheels, the trains represent the harsh reality of economic exploitation. In the foreground, an elderly director, dressed in the finery of the era, sits atop one of the trains, smugly holding a piece of paper that proudly proclaims 'Fares Raised 50 Percent.' His expression suggests a callous disregard for the struggles of the common man. The use of the term 'Dragonades' in the title is a nod to the historical context, referencing the infamous 'War of the Dragonades' in 1622, where the French monarchy imposed heavy taxes on the people under the guise of a 'dragonade,' or a tax on dragon-slaying. This powerful and thought-provoking print serves as a poignant reminder of the historical struggle between the haves and the have-nots, and the ongoing battle for economic justice. The image encapsulates the sense of powerlessness and frustration felt by the working class in the face of unchecked corporate greed and the relentless march of progress.
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