Mixed Fortunes An Economic History of China, Russia, and the West |
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| Author:
| Popov, Vladimir |
| ISBN: | 978-0-19-870363-1 |
| Publication Date: | Apr 2014 |
| Publisher: | Oxford University Press
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| Book Format: | Hardback |
| List Price: | AUD $89.05AUD $112.95 |
Book Description:
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This book offers a new interpretation of the 'Great Divergence' and 'Great Convergence' stories. It shows how Western countries grew rich and why parts of the developing world did or didn't catch up with the West during 1500-1950, with a focus China and Russia.
This book offers a new interpretation of the 'Great Divergence' and 'Great Convergence' stories. It shows how Western countries grew rich and why parts of the developing world did or didn't catch up with the West during 1500-1950, with a focus China and Russia.