The third edition of this highly successful text takes a broad look at the world's economic history from pre-historic times to the present. Placing contemporary world economy in historical perspective, it explores the critical reasons why some nations have become rich while others failed. The author expands coverage of the EEC, now the European Union, and extensively restructures his work on the non-Western world in light of recent scholarship. He also gives special attention to developments in Eastern Europe, the former Soviet Union, and the European Union. Now available in 11 languages, including Spanish (second edition), French, German (2 volumes), Polish, and Chinese, this uniquely comprehensive text remains an invaluable, lively, and accessible text for both undergraduate and graduate students of European economic history and world development.
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"Very good combination of history and economics. I replaced two texts with this one!"--Robert P. Ross, Bloomsburg University
"I have long been an admirer of Professor Cameron's published scholarship. The topics he addresses are important and he writes with remarkable clarity and grace. The level of presentation is perfect for an undergraduate audience."-- Michael Moohr, Bucknell University
"I enjoyed reading through the book. I have used it as a required text for three years now. The use of maps throughout is excellent."-- Larry Neal, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
"This book fits well with an undergraduate course in European or World Economic history. The text is strongest in describing national rivalries and why nations rose and fell." -- Daniel R. Shiman, Oswego, State University of New York
"I am now even happier that I have consistently assigned (this book) in my classes. Cameron's interpretations of events always seem to me both sensible and consistent." --Richard N. Langlois, University of Connecticut
"A very good overview of the economic history of the world."--Giulio Gallarotti, Wesleyan University
"I have long been an admirer of Professor Cameron's published scholarship. The topics he addresses are important and he writes with remarkable clarity and grace. The level of presentation is perfect for an undergraduate audience."-- Michael Moohr, Bucknell University
"I enjoyed reading through the book. I have used it as a required text for three years now. The use of maps throughout is excellent."-- Larry Neal, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
"This book fits well with an undergraduate course in European or World Economic history. The text is strongest in describing national rivalries and why nations rose and fell." -- Daniel R. Shiman, Oswego, State University of New York
"I am now even happier that I have consistently assigned (this book) in my classes. Cameron's interpretations of events always seem to me both sensible and consistent." --Richard N. Langlois, University of Connecticut
"A very good overview of the economic history of the world."--Giulio Gallarotti, Wesleyan University
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Rondo Cameron, William Rand Kenan University Professor of Economics, Emory University.
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20 of 21 people found the following review helpful:
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Concise, informative and extremely well written,
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This review is from: A Concise Economic History of the World: From Paleolithic Times to the Present (Hardcover)
This is one of the best books on economic history that I have read. This book is an excellent start for a person interested in economic history: it is well written, it is well structured, and overall fun to read. This book is an excellent overview and a very good guide. One thing for sure: it's an excellent way to spend your time. It enriched my knowledge of economics and history and became a good companion.
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Eurocentric, but focused,
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Don't expect "A concise economic history of the world" from Cameron's work. Do expect, however, an excellent account of Europe's economic history. If you want a more global, less "economic" account of the pre-modern world, try Janet Abu-Lughod. As for the modern world, a synthesis of Cameron and Asian experts would provide the comprehensive picture Cameron's title implies.
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The total economic history of the world in laymans words,
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This review is from: A Concise Economic History of the World: From Paleolithic Times to the Present (Paperback)
Rondo Cameron certainly explains the hold economic history of the world. Rondo takes you from the ages before Christ to the twenthieth century. Why did the Roman Empire went down?, Why Spain was not able to achieve higher levels of economical well-being despite their big colonies overseas?: Questions like these are answered in Rondo's excellent book. If a man wants to forsee the future, he has to go back and learn where he comes from. Economics and History were successfully married in the book, so historians, economists and financiers will find it helpfull.
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United States, Great Britain, Soviet Union, Middle Ages, Latin America, Low Countries, Middle East, New York, North America, Roman Empire, United Nations, North Africa, South America, New World, North Sea, Old Regime, Bank of England, South Africa, Adam Smith, Ottoman Empire, Persian Gulf, Third World, West Indies, Western Hemisphere, French Revolution New!
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