Economic History of Europe [Hardcover]

Originally published in 1930, this book is a detailed but lucid piece of historical writing which answers many questions about ancient and medieval history that are most important for understanding contemporary economic problems. The economic history of Europe in modern times is both the history of agriculture, industry and commerce of a continent over 5 centuries and the history of a series of changes in economic organization which have been dominant in making the modern world what it is. This book gives due weight to both of these aspects. As well as being an account of sequences of events, it is also an account of changing forms of economic activity, alterations of the economic structure of society and emerging economic problems in the 20^th Century.

Part 1: To the End of the Middle Ages 1. Foundations of European Economic Life 2. Roman Economic Life 3. Mediterranean Europe During the Middle Ages 4. The Economic Awakening of Northern Europe 5. The Manor 7. Commerce and Industry in Northern Europe During the Middle Ages Part 2: In Modern Times 1. The Beginnings of European Expansion 2. The Commercial Revolution 3. The Industrial Revolution 4. The Factory System 5. Development of English Agriculture Since 1800 6. Agricultural Development of Germany Since 1800 7. Agricultural Development of France Since 1789 8. Growth of English Industry Since 1800 9. Growth of German Industry Since 1800 10. French Industry Since the Revolution 11. Commercial Development Since 1800  Great Britain, France and Germany 12. Industrial and Trade Associations 13. Other Western European Countries 14. South-eastern Europe 15. Russia.

Originally published in 1930, this book is a detailed but lucid piece of historical writing which answers many questions about ancient and medieval history that are most important for understanding contemporary economic problems.