From the extravagant use of pepper in the Middle Ages to the Protestant bourgeoisie's love of coffee to the reason why fashionable Europeans stopped sniffing tobacco and starting smoking it; Schivelbusch looks at how the appetite for pleasure transformed the social structure of the Old World. Illustrations.
#468584 in Books 1991-10-15 1991-10-15Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 8.32 x 1.40 x 5.32l; 1.52 #File Name: 067940564X600 pages
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. I particularly enjoyed the chapter on Religious institutions near the end of ...By perry manAdam Smith's magnum opus and what is called the first modern work of economics. Smith is cited as the father of modern economics and is still among the most influential thinkers in the field of economics today. What an incredible snapshot of the World economy in the 18th century. Not just Britain; but all of Europe; China; India; and the colonies. The book is loaded with historical content. I particularly enjoyed the chapter on Religious institutions near the end of the book. It is a very long read and their are a lot of statistics and details that are quite obsolete.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. This would be perfect for a bright middle school or high school student ...By Richard E. J. BurkeThis is a classic in economics. I began reading it and; considering the date it was written; realized it must have been an eye-opener when published. But; with an advanced degree that was heavy in economics; and after working in industry and banking for several decades; I found that it was teaching me what I already know at a deeper level than Adam Smith; so I put it on my reference shelf. This would be perfect for a bright middle school or high school student who thinks they might be interested in a career in business or economics. Come to think of it; I have two grandchildren brothers who I will send it to when the first one reaches middle school.1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. It's good that this edition is abridged by the editorBy Steven T CraggIt's good that this edition is abridged by the editor. Even so; it's so repetitive. Only the mind of Adam Smith could appreciate the subtle nuances. His references are very arcane; you have to be a genius like Smith to keep them all straight. Still; its a masterwork. He's the first to really figure out how economies work from the influence of specialization and how it leads to capital creation; thus wealth creation; making everyone's live richer.
