James Allen & Percy Bysshe Shelley 
Men and Systems 
With an Essay on The Nature of Virtue by Percy Bysshe Shelley

First published in 1914, “Men and Systems” is a vintage self-help book by British Writer James Allen that explores the fundamentals of human nature and the changes brought to mind and consciousness by the modern era. Within it, Allen illustrates how one should approach inevitable aspects of life like work, and teaches the reader how to tackle life with a positive attitude in order to foster happiness and peace of mind. James Allen (1864–1912) was a British writer most famous for his inspirational poetry and being an early leader of the self-help movement. “As a Man Thinketh” (1903), his best known work, has been a significant source of inspiration for many self-help authors. Contents include: “On the Nature of Virtue”, “Men and Systems”, “Work, Wages, and Well-being”, “The Survival of The Fittest as a Divine Law”, “Justice and Love”, “Self-Protection”, “Aviation and the New Consciousness”, “The New Courage”, etc. Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly scarce and expensive. We are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition complete with an Essay from Within You is the Power by Henry Thomas Hamblin