Guilds, Innovation and the European Economy, 1400-1800 |
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| Editor:
| Epstein, S. R.
Prak, Maarten |
| ISBN: | 978-0-521-88717-5 |
| Publication Date: | Mar 2008 |
| Publisher: | Cambridge University Press
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| Book Format: | Hardback |
| List Price: | AUD $164.95 |
Book Description:
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A re-examination of the role of guilds in the early modern European economy. Leading economic historians argue that industry before the Industrial Revolution was much more innovative than previous studies have allowed for and explore the different products and production techniques that were launched and developed in this period.
A re-examination of the role of guilds in the early modern European economy. Leading economic historians argue that industry before the Industrial Revolution was much more innovative than previous studies have allowed for and explore the different products and production techniques that were launched and developed in this period.