Description
Spanning a millennium and the globe, this sweeping history traces capitalism from merchant networks in places such as Aden to the interconnected economic system that shapes modern life. It follows the growth of markets, finance, industry, empire, slavery, and global trade, revealing how capitalism emerged through encounters among diverse societies, labor systems, and political regimes. In accessible, deeply researched prose, the book challenges the idea that capitalism is timeless or inevitable, examining its profound influence on power, inequality, politics, and everyday experience. The result is a richly textured account of capitalism as a distinctly human—and continually changing—invention.
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paperback
Penguin Publishing Group
Published Jan 1, 2025
1344 pages
ISBN: 9780735220836
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Details
First Published
2025
Language
eng
Content Warnings
Content and trigger warnings for Capitalism by Sven Beckert.