A Brief History of Commercial Capitalism
- 200pages
- 7 heures de lecture
Spanning centuries and continents, this short work fundamentally reconfigures our view of the rise of capitalism on the world stage.


Spanning centuries and continents, this short work fundamentally reconfigures our view of the rise of capitalism on the world stage.
A collection of essays providing a stimulating rebuttal to the prevailing minimalism in late antique studies. Money, aristocracy, trade, and the problem of continuity are among the major themes considered, and a wide range of sources is deployed. It will be of interest to ancient and medieval historians and economic historians more generally.