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Capitalism: A Global History offers a sweeping examination of capitalism’s emergence and evolution across the globe. Sven Beckert challenges the notion that capitalism is a purely Western invention, instead demonstrating how it developed through complex interactions between Europe, the Americas, Africa, and Asia over four centuries.
The book explores capitalism’s foundational role in shaping modern history, from colonial expansion and industrialization to financial crises and global inequality. Beckert reveals how capitalism has continuously adapted and transformed, incorporating new technologies, labor systems, and markets. He examines the human costs and benefits of capitalist development, including its relationship to slavery, imperialism, and social movements.
This authoritative work provides essential context for understanding contemporary economic debates and the future of global capitalism.
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