Showing titles in Economic History

Discover how a humble animal fiber forged global trade routes, financed brutal empires, and drove economic history. Perfect for an illuminating morning commute, this epic historical journey transforms a simple textile into a captivating story of raw human ambition. From ancient pastoral...

Uncover the dramatic Asian history of a rugged coastal refuge transforming into a contested global financial powerhouse. Whether you are seeking a captivating narrative for your morning commute or preparing for international travel, this gripping historical account delivers a vivid journey...

Analyzing the political and banking history of the United Kingdom, the United States, Canada, Mexico, and Brazil through several centuries, Fragile by Design demonstrates that chronic banking crises and scarce credit are not accidents due to unforeseen circumstances. Rather, these fluctuations result from the complex bargains made between politicians, bankers, bank shareholders, depositors, debtors, and taxpayers.

Branko Milanovic presents a bold new account of the dynamics that drive inequality on a global scale. Drawing on vast data sets and cutting-edge research, he explains the benign and malign forces that make inequality rise and fall within and among nations. He also reveals who has been helped the most by globalization, who has been held back, and what policies might tilt the balance toward economic justice.

Bloomsbury presents Meet Me by the Fountain by Alexandra Lange, read by Mikhaila Aaseng. Longlisted for the Porchlight Business Book Awards “A smart and accessible cultural history.” —Los Angeles Times “A fantastic examination of what became the mall . . . envision[ing] a more meaningful...

This gripping economic history of illicit trade reveals how shadow markets and contraband networks built modern empires. From coastal coves to encrypted cryptocurrency data centers, underground commerce has repeatedly forced governments to adapt. Discover how the relentless clash between strict...

The fall of the Roman Empire has long been considered one of the greatest disasters in history. But in this groundbreaking book, Walter Scheidel argues that Rome's dramatic collapse was actually the best thing that ever happened, clearing the path for Europe's economic rise and the creation of the modern age. Ranging across the entire premodern world, Escape from Rome offers new answers to some of the biggest questions in history: Why did the Roman Empire appear? Why did nothing like it ever return to Europe? And, above all, why did Europeans come to dominate the world?

Indian leaders at the time of Independence had their tasks cut out. The nation that was marred by an ugly Partition, had to be prevented from coming apart at the seams. A Constitution had to be framed for a complex society. An election system had to be designed for an electorate that was mostly...

Ist jemand, der mehr als 200 Millionen Dollar an der Börse verdient hat, besonders talentiert? Oder kann das jeder? Diese Frage stellten sich die sehr erfolgreichen Trader R. Dennis und W. Eckhardt. Dennis hatte in 18 Jahren mit 400 US-Dollar Startkapital über 200 Millionen US-Dollar an der Börse verdient. Er behauptete, jeder könne das Traden und sein System lernen. Eckardt, der ebenfalls ein sehr erfolgreicher Trader war und bereits viele Millionen verdient hatte, behauptete, dass nicht jeder das könnte. Die beiden machten sich daran, ihre Behauptung zu überprüfen.

The stock-investing classic - updated to help you win in today’s chaotic global economy. Much has changed since the last edition of Stocks for the Long Run. The financial crisis, the deepest bear market since the Great Depression, and the continued growth of the emerging markets are just some of the contingencies directly affecting every portfolio in the world. To help you navigate markets and make the best investment decisions, Jeremy Siegel has updated his best-selling guide to stock market investing.

Explore the turbulent history of industrialization, where ruthless robber barons seized immense corporate power. Perfect for your daily commute, this gripping narrative drops you into the stark divide between lavish mansions and crowded tenements. Witness the explosive birth of the modern...

This is the biography of one of the titans of financial history over the last 50 years. Born in 1926, Alan Greenspan was raised in Manhattan by a single mother and immigrant grandparents during the Great Depression - but by quiet force of intellect, he rose to become a global financial 'maestro'. Appointed by Ronald Reagan as Chairman of the Federal Reserve, a post he held for 18 years, he presided over an unprecedented period of stability and low inflation.

The 1920s economic boom hid a fragile financial system that doomed global markets to a historic stock market crash. Perfect for an engaging daily commute, this eye-opening historical narrative transforms monetary policy into an intense story of dangerous leverage and unchecked consumerism...

Financial crises happen time and again in post-industrial economies - and they are extraordinarily damaging. Building on insights gleaned from many years of work in the banking industry and drawing on a vast trove of data, Richard Vague argues that such crises follow a pattern that makes them both predictable and avoidable. A Brief History of Doom examines a series of major crises over the past 200 years in the United States, Great Britain, Germany, France, Japan, and China - including the Great Depression and the economic meltdown of 2008. 

For centuries, secret societies have operated in the shadows of public life. Some were born from the pursuit of knowledge. Others from the desire for power, protection, or change. From hidden intellectual circles to revolutionary networks, from elite institutions to underground resistance movements, these organisations have shaped history in ways that are often misunderstood, exaggerated, or deliberately concealed.

Uncover the brutal reality of seafaring outlaws in this gripping maritime history of global trade and naval warfare. Perfect for an immersive commute, this narrative sweeps from the ancient Mediterranean to the Caribbean’s golden age. Experience a gritty, high-energy journey into the dangerous...

Discover the gripping history and economic psychology driving our fatal obsession with a useless shiny metal. Perfect for an engaging daily commute or a focused learning session, this narrative exposes how an idle element became the ultimate currency of power. Witness the primal drives that...

Enter a suspenseful narrative history of illegal commerce where global black markets constantly battle state power. Perfect for your daily commute, this immersive deep dive transports you to foggy coves and cramped ship holds across the Atlantic. Discover how an everyday craving for a cup of tea...

Uncover how a modest Roman settlement evolved into a global powerhouse of European history and economic innovation. Whether you are preparing for a trip to northern Italy or seeking an immersive morning commute, this story-driven narrative transforms centuries of urban development into a...

Uncover how a medieval African superpower dominated the global gold trade and shaped the destiny of the western Sahel. Perfect for a daily commute or a focused afternoon of learning, this immersive historical deep dive transports listeners straight to the bustling commercial crossroads of early...