Civilization and Capitalism, 15th-18th Century
by Fernand Braudel
Taste attributes: historicaldocumentarybusinessslowfresh & originalheavyrealisticintricatelinearbig & variedemotive & stirringsocial commentaryall consuming quest
Boxlist takeA grounded non-fiction book that is weighty, slow-paced and smart. Best if you like real life over fantasy.
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Pace: very slow · Originality: fresh · Tone: balanced · Weight: very heavy · Realism: true to life · Story: intricate · Structure: linear · Look: balanced · Scale: big and varied · Emotional punch: stirringHow we score
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About This Book
The concluding volume of the trilogy charts the growth of the world economy from the 15th to the 18th century concentrating on the human activity that underlies the business of life.
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- Author
- Fernand Braudel
- Published
- 1967
- Pages
- 685
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