Economic History of Europe

Originally published in 1930, this book is a detailed but lucid piece of historical writing which answers many questions about ancient and medieval history that are most important for understanding contemporary economic problems.

List of contents

Part 1: To the End of the Middle Ages 1. Foundations of European Economic Life 2. Roman Economic Life 3. Mediterranean Europe During the Middle Ages 4. The Economic Awakening of Northern Europe 5. The Manor 7. Commerce and Industry in Northern Europe During the Middle Ages Part 2: In Modern Times 1. The Beginnings of European Expansion 2. The ‘Commercial Revolution’ 3. The Industrial Revolution 4. The Factory System 5. Development of English Agriculture Since 1800 6. Agricultural Development of Germany Since 1800 7. Agricultural Development of France Since 1789 8. Growth of English Industry Since 1800 9. Growth of German Industry Since 1800 10. French Industry Since the Revolution 11. Commercial Development Since 1800 – Great Britain, France and Germany 12. Industrial and Trade Associations 13. Other Western European Countries 14. South-eastern Europe 15. Russia.

About the author

Melvin M. Knight was Professor of Economics at the University of California, Berkeley, USA. Harry Elmer Barnes was an American historian. Felix Flügel was Chairman of the Department of Economics, University of California, Berkeley, USA.

Summary

Originally published in 1930, this book is a detailed but lucid piece of historical writing which answers many questions about ancient and medieval history that are most important for understanding contemporary economic problems.

Product details

• Authors: Harry Elmer Barnes, Barnes Harry Elmer, Felix Flügel, Melvin M. Knight, Melvin M. Barnes Knight
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 15.12.2024
• EAN: 9781032407883
• ISBN: 978-1-0-3240788-3
• No. of pages: 832
• Series: Routledge Revivals
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > History > General, dictionaries; Social sciences, law, business > Business > General, dictionaries; Europe, European History, BUSINESS & ECONOMICS / Economics / General, BUSINESS & ECONOMICS / Economic History, BUSINESS & ECONOMICS / Economics / Comparative, BUSINESS & ECONOMICS / Industries / Manufacturing, Economic history