Undoubtedly, the watershed moment in European economic history in the past 500 years was the industrial revolution. This unique book devotes equal time to the period leading up to the industrial age as to that which followed; a comprehensive sweep which will ensure it becomes the definitive textbook of European economic history for years to come. Six international contributors have come together to assess the past half-millennium from an economic point of view, with John Davis of the University of Connecticut providing the pivotal chapter that looks at the industrial revolution itself.
Undoubtedly, the watershed moment in European economic history in the past 500 years was the industrial revolution. This unique book devotes equal tim...
An Economic History of Europe provides students with a comprehensive introduction to European economic history from the fifteenth century to the present day. Individual chapters offer brief references to previous historical periods and events, with special attention given to core themes concerning economic development, and an analysis of their change through time and space.
Core themes examined in each period include:
the increasing prominence of industry
international trade
demand and supply dynamics
agriculture.
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An Economic History of Europe provides students with a comprehensive introduction to European economic history from the fifteenth century ...
