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Journey through the rich history of money, capitalism, and the American economy in History Is Rich, a children's book by Honest History. From the history of early capitalism through modern technology, explore and learn about the ways money is made and used in America. What do railroads and Amazon have in common? What was life like before capitalism? Discover the beginnings of Big Business, stocks, corporations and other American financial institutions. Each page is beautifully-illustrated and each complex topic is broken down so kids can easily understand and use the information to create a better future for themselves and the world.
About the author
Shaun S. Nichols is an Assistant Professor of History at Boise State University, where his research and teaching center on the history of capitalism, labor, and immigration in the United States and the world. Dr. Nichols served as a College Fellow in History at Harvard University, a Visiting Fellow at the International Institute of Social History in Amsterdam, and an Associate of the Weatherhead Center for International Affairs. He has written book reviews and articles for journals such as
Enterprise & Society, the
Business History Review, and
Labour/Le Travail. He has also published work on the teaching of business history around the world.
Sophy Smith is a freelance illustrator based in rainy Glasgow who creates bright and lively illustrations celebrating the stories of fascinating people and times in history. Sophy is inspired by the world around her and captures the wonder found within it with bold colors and patterns. Learning and exploring have been important to her from a young age and she still spends her time learning about various mythologies and histories whenever she gets a chance.
