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An Economic History of the World since 1400
- Narrated by: Donald J. Harreld
- Length: 24 hrs and 25 mins
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Publisher's Summary
Most of us have a limited understanding of the powerful role economics has played in shaping human civilization. This makes economic history - the study of how civilizations structured their environments to provide food, shelter, and material goods - a vital lens through which to think about how we arrived at our present, globalized moment.
Designed to fill a long-empty gap in how we think about modern history, these 48 lectures are a comprehensive journey through more than 600 years of economic history, from the medieval world to the 21st century. Aimed at the layperson with only a cursory understanding of the field, An Economic History of the World since 1400 reveals how economics has influenced (and been influenced by) historical events and trends, including the Black Death, the Age of Exploration, the Industrial Revolution, the European colonization of Africa, the collapse of the Soviet Union, and the birth of personal computing. Professor Harreld has crafted a riveting, centuries-long story of power, glory, and ideology that reveals how, in step with history, economic ideas emerged, evolved, and thrived or died.
Along the way, you'll strengthen your understanding of a range of economic concepts, philosophies, trends, treaties, and organizations, including the mercantile system, Adam Smith's The Wealth of Nations, Marxist economics, African independence movements, and the formation of economic organizations including the European Union. You'll also consider provocative questions about the intersection of history and economics. What did the economies of Roosevelt's America and Hitler's Germany have in common? What does history tell us about how nations should dictate economic policy? Can we say that free trade is truly free?
Marvel at just how much we still have to learn about the economic forces that have dictated our past - and that will dictate our future.
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- raz
- 28-12-2021
A must
This course on economic history is extremely informative because it’s a story about social, technological and commercial activities over the past 500 or so years. This book is not about the history of economic theory as such it provides tremendous context to economic theory. It really help you round up your economic education.
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- Andrew
- 15-08-2017
Very interesting with a great narrator.
The narrator nails the lecture format with even the mistakes adding to the experience. I would Highly recommend this to anyone with a interest in Economics.
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- Nathanael Wallis
- 18-05-2018
very interesting and informative
Wow. this is like 40+ hours but it definitely is worth it. very well narratored. found it easy to listen to. the terminology used was well explained for those without an understanding of economics. obviously it covers a lot but nothing in too much detail. but definitely helped me to try and piece a few things together. would definitely recommend.
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- Amazon Customer
- 06-07-2020
Deep insights delivered in an exploratory tone.
The author does an excellent job of framing the economic discussion within the broader socio-cultural environment of each time period.
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- Anonymous User
- 19-06-2018
Well constructed, thoroughly enjoyable
I have no formal qualifications in economics yet found this course totally accessible. It filled a gap in my knowledge. A fascinating overview of how economics is a driver of history. Key ideas are consolidated with examples. It very much presents a whole world view and includes stories of the thinkers who have tried to make sense of economics
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- Anonymous User
- 27-02-2019
Amazing stuff!
Very informative and it provides a comprehensive snapshot of the history of the world economy.
I would've liked to hear more of what was happening in Latin America because this region was pretty much left out of the lectures.
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- Anonymous User
- 20-06-2020
Fantastic
Extremely comprehensive account of historical economic development, with a significant focus on events leading up to and including the industrial revolution, ending with the .COM bubble and early 2000s. I learned lots, thanks!
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- Anonymous User
- 28-01-2021
You should listen to it.
You should listen to it. Here are ten more words so I can submit this.
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- Anonymous User
- 19-06-2018
I have learnt a lot
For someone who doesn't know a lot about economics, this book clearly identified aspects in a language i could understand.
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- Bob
- 06-04-2017
What a wonderful walk through time
Enjoyed the alll the lectures immensely, thank you. Only seven more words to describe the splender of the course . A thrill to listen to.
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