The formation process of early European modern capitalism

Author: Robert Dupuy translated by Zhu Zhiqiang et al.
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Publish Date: 2001-09-01
Features: This book describes and analyzes various models of transformation that have permanently altered urban and rural landscapes, rewritten the economic geography of Europe, and given rise to new social classes. The author extensively uses historical and geographical data covering the Mediterranean, Eastern Europe, and Western Europe, conducting comparisons, introducing interpretations and insights from classic writers on related issues, as well as discussions and revisions by contemporary scholars, thereby providing readers with rich information. The author's research reflects the current findings in academia on issues such as the world economy, early industrialization, women's work, consumption, and the profound impact of the emerging capitalist order on the European working class. The book also lists detailed recommended reading lists in each chapter, guiding students to further research on a wide range of topics.