An accessible, illustrated introduction to capitalism - its history, key ideas and impact on the world. Ideal for beginners and anyone who wants to quickly understand how capitalism shapes the economy, politics and values of the modern world.
Newly edited by Dr. C.W. Asher, corresponding member of the Commission centrale de Statistique du Royaume Belge, the statistical societies of London and Frankfurt a. M. and the Societe d'economie charitable in Paris.
Verlag von J. Engelhorn, 1861.
German. Latin alphabet. Hardcover.
The book consists of two volumes
98.42 €
Economy • Sociology • Political journalism
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