{"title":"Donald Sassoon","description":"\u003cp\u003eDonald Sassoon is a distinguished historian and author known for his insightful analysis of cultural and political history. His works often explore the intricate tapestry of European society, making complex themes accessible to a wide audience. Sassoon's books are a treasure trove for those interested in the depth and breadth of history, politics, and economics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne of his notable works, \u003cem\u003eThe Anxious Triumph\u003c\/em\u003e, delves into the transformative period of 19th-century capitalism. Through meticulous research and engaging narrative style, Sassoon examines how nations navigated the demands of industrialisation and economic change. This book, among his others, provides readers with a compelling look into the forces that shaped the modern world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you are a student, educator, or history enthusiast, Donald Sassoon's collection offers valuable insights and thought-provoking perspectives, making it an essential addition to your reading list within the Education \u0026amp; Reference category. Embark on a journey through time and uncover the events that continue to influence our lives today.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-anxious-triumph-by-donald-sassoon-9780141986555","title":"The Anxious Triumph","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe acclaimed magnum opus of one of Britain's most wide-ranging historians.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCapitalist enterprise has existed in some form since ancient times, but the globalisation and dominance of capitalism as a system began in the 1860s, when states all over the world developed their modern political frameworks: the unifications of Italy and Germany, the establishment of a republic in France, the elimination of slavery in the American South, the Meiji Restoration in Japan, the emancipation of the serfs in Tsarist Russia. This book magnificently explores how, after the upheavals of industrialisation, a truly global capitalism followed. For the first time in the history of humanity, a social system was able to provide a high level of consumption for the majority. Today, capitalism dominates the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith wide-ranging scholarship, Donald Sassoon analyses the impact of capitalism on the histories of many different states, and how it creates winners and losers by constantly innovating. This chronic instability produces the anxious triumph of his title. To alleviate such anxieties it was necessary to create a national community, to develop a welfare state, to intervene in the market economy, and to protect it from foreign competition. Capitalists needed a state to discipline them, to nurture them, and to sacrifice a few to save the rest—a state overseeing the war of all against all.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eVigorous, argumentative, surprising, and constantly stimulating, \u003cem\u003eThe Anxious Triumph\u003c\/em\u003e gives a fresh perspective on all these questions and on its era. It is a masterpiece by one of Britain's most engaging and wide-ranging historians.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46355107905772,"sku":"9780141986555","price":29.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/14667533482238.jpg?v=1744297968"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/donald-sassoon.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}