Books by Fernand Braudel
Civilization and Capitalism
by Fernand Braudel
Braudel was taking a global approach to the world between the 15th and 18th century very early on.
The Wheels of Commerce
by Fernand Braudel
Braudel understands that the invention of banking and of a system of credit was the essence and the genius of the development of capitalism
Capitalism and Material Life, 1400-1800
by Fernand Braudel
This is a very powerful story about how societies are organised in ways that permit them to reproduce themselves
Interviews where books by Fernand Braudel were recommended
The best books on The History of Food, recommended by Steven Kaplan
From body and blood of Christ or an act of seduction to a means of social control and even a weapon of war – Professor Steven Kaplan picks the best books on the history and power of food.
The best books on Saving Capitalism and Democracy, recommended by Robert Reich
It’s not the first period in history that American society has suffered from a crisis of inequality. Former labour secretary, Robert Reich, recommends books to help us understand the response of previous generations to the same kinds of challenges we now face.
The best books on Racism and How to Write History, recommended by Francisco Bethencourt
Racism is not innate but emerges under special conditions, says the King’s College professor and author of the sweeping history Racisms: From the Crusades to the Twentieth Century. He chooses five books that inspired him.
