Transitions to Capitalism in Early Modern Europe
Economies in the Era of Early Globalization, c. 1450 – c. 1820

Between the end of the Middle Ages and the early nineteenth century, the long-established structures and practices of European trade, agriculture, and industry were disparately but profoundly transformed. Revised, updated, and expanded, this second edition of Transitions to Capitalism in Early Modern Europe narrates and analyses the diverse trends that greatly enlarged European commerce, permanently modified rural and urban production, gave birth to new social classes, remade consumer habits, and altered global economic geographies, culminating in capitalist industrial revolution. Broad in chronological and geographical scope and explicitly comparative, Robert S. DuPlessis' book introduces readers to a wealth of information drawn from throughout Eastern, Western and Mediterranean Europe, as well as to classic interpretations, current debates, new scholarship, and suggestions for further reading.

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'A sweeping and compelling account of the changing contours of Europe’s economy from the mid-fifteenth century to the early-nineteenth century. With a deep and abiding interest in a broad interpretation of capitalism, Robert DuPlessis weaves together with exceptional clarity and fairness debates and polities both well-known and obscure. This book will become a focus of debate and a prod to research.' David Hancock, University of Michigan

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Product details

• Edition: 2nd Edition
• Date Published: November 2019
• format: Hardback
• isbn: 9781108417655
• length: 390 pages

• dimensions: 235 x 156 x 22 mm
• weight: 0.74kg
• contains: 16 b/w illus. 5 maps 14 tables
• availability: Available