Authors:

  • Jeffrey Williamson

Excerpt

The Cambridge History of Capitalism, Volume 1, The Rise of Capitalism: from Ancient Origins to 1848. Jeffrey Williamson, March 2014, Book. "The first volume of The Cambridge History of Capitalism provides a comprehensive account of the evolution of capitalism from its earliest beginnings. Starting with its distant origins in ancient Babylon, successive chapters trace progression up to the 'Promised Land' of capitalism in America. Adopting a wide geographical coverage and comparative perspective, the international team of authors discuss the contributions of Greek, Roman and Asian civilizations to the development of capitalism..." Link