Capitalism: A Modern Economic History

Capitalism is a word that many use but seldom define. This book introduces students to capitalism and other important concepts of economic history. It uses clear, simple language to guide the reader from the ancient pre-capitalist world to the origins of capitalism in medieval western Europe and its spread around the world. The last chapter discusses our current ongoing economic crisis.

Topics include the pre-conditions and machinery of capitalism, European exploration, national finance, gl...