Luxury and Capitalism -- A Pocket Classic

Author: (German) Werner Sombart, translated by Wang Yanping and Hou Xiaohé
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Publishing Date: 2005-04-01
Features: This book primarily explores the phenomenon of wealth accumulation and excessive consumption during the formation of capitalism. The expansion of cities and the hedonism of royal courts led to a shift in moral values: promiscuity in sexuality, concubines of kings and ministers in the court. The emergence of high-class courtesans brought a culture of extravagance and the pursuit of luxury to the entire society. The author conducted a detailed study of these phenomena, listing, analyzing, and comparing a vast amount of statistical data, revealing the hidden aspects of early capitalist society. It is called a "fascinating and bold book." It gives readers an intuitive understanding of luxury and capitalism. This book is part of the "Mini-Classics of the Century Human Culture Series."