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Freedom and growth : the rise of states and markets in Europe, 1300-1750 / S.R. Epstein.
- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Epstein, Stephan R., 1960-2007.
- Series:
- Routledge explorations in economic history ; 17.
- Routledge explorations in economic history ; 17
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Europe--Economic conditions.
- Europe.
- Economic conditions.
- Europe--Politics and government.
- Politics and government.
- Liberty--History.
- Liberty.
- History.
- State, The--History.
- State, The.
- Physical Description:
- 223 pages : illustrations, maps ; 24 cm.
- Place of Publication:
- London ; New York : Routledge : LSE, 2000.
- Summary:
- In discussions on European pre-modern economic growth, the role of individual freedom and of the state has loomed large. This book examines whether different kinds of 'freedoms' (absolutist, parliamentary and republican) caused different economic outcomes, and shows the effect of different political regimes on long term development. It thus offers new answers to debates on the transition from feudalism to capitalism and on the causes of pre-industrial growth and divergence.
- Notes:
- Errata slip inserted.
- Includes bibliographical references (pages [175]-217) and index.
- ISBN:
- 0415152089
- OCLC:
- 43615766
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