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Achaean Federation in Ancient Greece
History, Political and Economic Organisation, Warfare and Strategy
Inbunden, 2020
1355 kr
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This book analyses ancient Greek federalism by focusing on one of the most organised and advanced Greek federal states, the Achaean Federation Sympoliteia. Unlike earlier studies that mainly focused on its political history, this book adopts an interdisciplinary approach, analysing aspects of the …
Achaean Federation in Ancient Greece
History, Political and Economic Organisation, Warfare and Strategy
Häftad, 2021
1355 kr
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This book analyses ancient Greek federalism by focusing on one of the most organised and advanced Greek federal states, the Achaean Federation Sympoliteia. Unlike earlier studies that mainly focused on its political history, this book adopts an interdisciplinary approach, analysing aspects of the …
History of Global Capitalism
Feuding Elites and Imperial Expansion
Inbunden, 2020
1243 kr
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The book sets out to explore the economic motivations of imperial expansion under capitalism. This undoubtedly is related to two fundamental research questions in economic sciences. First, what factors explain the divergence in living standards across countries under the capitalist economic system? …
History of Global Capitalism
Feuding Elites and Imperial Expansion
Häftad, 2021
906 kr
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The book sets out to explore the economic motivations of imperial expansion under capitalism. This undoubtedly is related to two fundamental research questions in economic sciences. First, what factors explain the divergence in living standards across countries under the capitalist economic system? …
Critique of Archaeological Economy
Av Stefanos Gimatzidis, Reinhard Jung
Inbunden, 2021
2039 kr
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This book studies past economics from anthropological, archaeological, historical and sociological perspectives. By analyzing archeological and other evidence, it examines economic behavior and institutions in ancient societies. Adopting an interdisciplinary perspective, it critically discusses …
Critique of Archaeological Economy
Av Stefanos Gimatzidis, Reinhard Jung
Häftad, 2022
2039 kr
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This book studies past economics from anthropological, archaeological, historical and sociological perspectives. By analyzing archeological and other evidence, it examines economic behavior and institutions in ancient societies. Adopting an interdisciplinary perspective, it critically discusses …
Building Trust in the International Monetary System
The Different Cases of Commodity Money and Fiat Money
Av Giovanni Battista Pittaluga, Elena Seghezza
Inbunden, 2021
1355 kr
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This book presents the evolution of the international monetary system from the gold standard to the monetary system in force today. It adopts a political economy approach, emphasizing the economic and political conditions under which an international monetary system can come into existence and be …
Building Trust in the International Monetary System
The Different Cases of Commodity Money and Fiat Money
Av Giovanni Battista Pittaluga, Elena Seghezza
Häftad, 2022
1355 kr
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This book presents the evolution of the international monetary system from the gold standard to the monetary system in force today. It adopts a political economy approach, emphasizing the economic and political conditions under which an international monetary system can come into existence and be …
Human Capital and Regional Development in Europe
A Long-Run Comparative View
Av Claude Diebolt, Ralph Hippe
Inbunden, 2022
989 kr
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Human capital is of utmost importance for the future of our knowledge economies and societies. However, it is unequally distributed in Europe, contributing to marked spatial patterns of economic prosperity within and across countries. In many cases, these patterns have a long history. To understand …
Human Capital and Regional Development in Europe
A Long-Run Comparative View
Av Claude Diebolt, Ralph Hippe
Häftad, 2023
989 kr
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Human capital is of utmost importance for the future of our knowledge economies and societies. However, it is unequally distributed in Europe, contributing to marked spatial patterns of economic prosperity within and across countries. In many cases, these patterns have a long history. To understand …
Towards a Comparative Economic History of Cinema, 1930–1970
Inbunden, 2022
1243 kr
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This book examines the economic circumstances in which films were produced, distributed, exhibited, and consumed during the spoken era of film production until 1970. The periodisation covers the years between the onset of sound and the demise of the phased distribution of films. Films are generally …
Towards a Comparative Economic History of Cinema, 1930–1970
Häftad, 2023
1243 kr
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This book examines the economic circumstances in which films were produced, distributed, exhibited, and consumed during the spoken era of film production until 1970. The periodisation covers the years between the onset of sound and the demise of the phased distribution of films. Films are generally …
Accelerating Economic Growth
Lessons From 200,000 Years of Technological Progress and Human Development
Inbunden, 2022
552 kr
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What made it possible for the human species to conquer the world, build a global digital economy, and still want more? What drives technological progress and economic growth in the long run and on a global scale? And how will technological progress, economic growth, and the overall prosperity of …
Accelerating Economic Growth
Lessons From 200,000 Years of Technological Progress and Human Development
Häftad, 2023
552 kr
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What made it possible for the human species to conquer the world, build a global digital economy, and still want more? What drives technological progress and economic growth in the long run and on a global scale? And how will technological progress, economic growth, and the overall prosperity of …
Ancient Economies in Comparative Perspective
Material Life, Institutions and Economic Thought
Av Marcella Frangipane, Monika Poettinger m. fl.
Inbunden, 2022
1355 kr
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This book investigates the economic organization of ancient societies from a comparative perspective. By pursuing an interdisciplinary approach, including contributions by archaeologists, historians of antiquity, economic historians as well as historians of economic thought, it studies various …
Ancient Economies in Comparative Perspective
Material Life, Institutions and Economic Thought
Av Marcella Frangipane, Monika Poettinger m. fl.
Häftad, 2023
1355 kr
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This book investigates the economic organization of ancient societies from a comparative perspective. By pursuing an interdisciplinary approach, including contributions by archaeologists, historians of antiquity, economic historians as well as historians of economic thought, it studies various …
Switzerland and its Banks
A Short History
Av Nils Herger
Inbunden, 2023
1243 kr
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This book provides a history of Swiss banking not confined to stereotypical opinions about secret numbered accounts. Instead, the presented history covers other intriguing events and developments beyond the famous issue of banking secrecy and the corresponding scandals. Topics covered in the book …
Switzerland and its Banks
A Short History
Av Nils Herger
Häftad, 2024
1243 kr
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This book provides a history of Swiss banking not confined to stereotypical opinions about secret numbered accounts. Instead, the presented history covers other intriguing events and developments beyond the famous issue of banking secrecy and the corresponding scandals. Topics covered in the book …
Gas Sector in Latin Europe’s Industrial History
Lighting and Heating the World
Av Ana Cardoso de Matos, Alexandre Fernandez m. fl.
Inbunden, 2023
1805 kr
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This volume sheds light on the technical and institutional handicaps that the gas industry had to face since the early 19th century to consolidate its position in the energy market. It traces the history of gas energy use in a European context to understand the reasons for its crucial nature in the …
Gas Sector in Latin Europe’s Industrial History
Lighting and Heating the World
Av Ana Cardoso de Matos, Alexandre Fernandez m. fl.
Häftad, 2024
1805 kr
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This volume sheds light on the technical and institutional handicaps that the gas industry had to face since the early 19th century to consolidate its position in the energy market. It traces the history of gas energy use in a European context to understand the reasons for its crucial nature in the …
Nineteenth Century Businesswomen
A Retrospective Glance at Women Entrepreneurship
Inbunden, 2024
2030 kr
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The book examines female entrepreneurship in the nineteenth century. Economic history has long accorded women entrepreneurs a very minor place, relegating them to the status of historical anecdotes. The hypothesis of women’s withdrawal from the business sphere after the eighteenth century has long …
Nineteenth Century Businesswomen
A Retrospective Glance at Women Entrepreneurship
Häftad, 2025
1813 kr
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The book examines female entrepreneurship in the nineteenth century. Economic history has long accorded women entrepreneurs a very minor place, relegating them to the status of historical anecdotes. The hypothesis of women’s withdrawal from the business sphere after the eighteenth century has long …
Daily Life in Classical Athens
A Socioeconomic Analysis
Av Emmanouil M.L. Economou, Nicholas C. Kyriazis
Inbunden, 2024
1468 kr
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This book presents the economic heartbeat and institutional details that shaped Athenian society during the Classical period (508-323 BCE), employing an innovative and outside-the-box approach to studying history. It answers questions about societal structure, the roles of women, foreigners, and …
Daily Life in Classical Athens
A Socioeconomic Analysis
Av Emmanouil M.L. Economou, Nicholas C. Kyriazis
Häftad, 2025
1468 kr
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This book presents the economic heartbeat and institutional details that shaped Athenian society during the Classical period (508-323 BCE), employing an innovative and outside-the-box approach to studying history. It answers questions about societal structure, the roles of women, foreigners, and …
Business History of Hospitals in the 20th Century
Entrepreneurship, Organization, and Finances
Inbunden, 2024
2479 kr
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This book offers a business history of modern hospitals in the 20th century. Presenting case studies from around the world, it examines the long-term institutional and historical evolution of hospital organization and management models, applying a business history approach to do so. Drawing on …
Business History of Hospitals in the 20th Century
Entrepreneurship, Organization, and Finances
Häftad, 2025
2479 kr
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This book offers a business history of modern hospitals in the 20th century. Presenting case studies from around the world, it examines the long-term institutional and historical evolution of hospital organization and management models, applying a business history approach to do so. Drawing on …
Millennial View of Spain’s Development
Essays in Economic History
Av Leandro Prados de la Escosura
Inbunden, 2024
569 kr
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This open access book presents the evolution of the Spanish economy over the past seven centuries since the end of the Reconquest and examines how much economic progress has Spain achieved, as well as its impact on living standards and income distribution over the very long run. It shows that …
Millennial View of Spain’s Development
Essays in Economic History
Av Leandro Prados de la Escosura
Häftad, 2025
457 kr
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This open access book presents the evolution of the Spanish economy over the past seven centuries since the end of the Reconquest and examines how much economic progress has Spain achieved, as well as its impact on living standards and income distribution over the very long run. It shows that …
Economic Historiography of Germany, 1918-1931
How Inflation and Foreign Capital Inflows Allowed the Weimar Republic to Survive
Av Giovanni B. Pittaluga, Elena Seghezza
Inbunden, 2024
1355 kr
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Contrary to existing economic analyses of the Weimar Republic, this book looks beyond the explanations of the individual events that characterized it - in particular hyperinflation, Brüning's fiscal policy, and the 1931 crisis. Instead, it adopts a more unified approach, and thereby sheds light on …
Economic Historiography of Germany, 1918-1931
How Inflation and Foreign Capital Inflows Allowed the Weimar Republic to Survive
Av Giovanni B. Pittaluga, Elena Seghezza
Häftad, 2025
1355 kr
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Contrary to existing economic analyses of the Weimar Republic, this book looks beyond the explanations of the individual events that characterized it - in particular hyperinflation, Brüning's fiscal policy, and the 1931 crisis. Instead, it adopts a more unified approach, and thereby sheds light on …
