UID:
almahu_9947361055902882
Umfang:
1 online resource (630 pages) :
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digital, PDF file(s).
ISBN:
9781139095099 (ebook)
Inhalt:
The first volume of The Cambridge History of Capitalism provides a comprehensive account of the evolution of capitalism from its earliest beginnings. Starting with its distant origins in ancient Babylon, successive chapters trace progression up to the 'Promised Land' of capitalism in America. Adopting a wide geographical coverage and comparative perspective, the international team of authors discuss the contributions of Greek, Roman, and Asian civilizations to the development of capitalism, as well as the Chinese, Indian and Arab empires. They determine what features of modern capitalism were present at each time and place, and why the various precursors of capitalism did not survive. Looking at the eventual success of medieval Europe and the examples of city-states in northern Italy and the Low Countries, the authors address how British mercantilism led to European imitations and American successes, and ultimately, how capitalism became global.
Anmerkung:
Title from publisher's bibliographic system (viewed on 12 Jan 2017).
Weitere Ausg.:
Print version: ISBN 9781107019638
Sprache:
Englisch
URL:
https://doi.org/10.1017/CHO9781139095099
URL:
https://doi.org/10.1017/CHO9781139095099