The Progress of Capitalism in England

Originally published in 1916, this book provides a concise study regarding the development of capitalism in Britain and the nature of economic history.

William Cunningham (Author)

9781107456372, Cambridge University Press

Paperback / softback, published 1 January 2015

158 pages
20.3 x 12.7 x 0.9 cm, 0.18 kg

William Cunningham (1849–1919) was a prominent British economist and economic historian. Originally published in 1916, this book presents the content of a series of lectures that were delivered by Cunningham at the London School of Economics and Political Science during the spring of 1915. The text provides a concise study regarding the development of capitalism in Britain and the nature of economic history more broadly. A bibliography is also included. This book will be of value to anyone with an interest in economics, the development of capitalism and British history.

Preface
Part I. Economic History and Empirical Economic Science
Part II. The Development of the Body Economic in England: 1. Pre-capitalist organisation
2. The progress of capitalism in medieval cities
3. The direction and control of private capital throughout the country
Part III. Lessons from Experience
Books and papers on economical and social subjects
Index.

Subject Areas: Economic history [KCZ]