"Confiscation; Essay" is a work that explores the issue of confiscation of property as a means of state control over citizens. The author of the book, William Greenwood, reveals the historical and legal aspects of confiscation, noting important cases of this phenomenon in different eras and countries. The book analyzes in detail the mechanisms of using confiscation for political and legal purposes, in particular, it mentions the oppression and violation of human rights through this tool. "Confiscation; Essay" is an important source for anyone interested in the topic of power and legal regulation of relations between the state and citizens.