The Modern World-System II

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Mercantilism and the Consolidation of the European World-Economy, 1600–1750

By Immanuel Wallerstein

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Immanuel Wallerstein's The Modern World-System II analyses the geopolitical evolution and economic transformations that shaped the global order in the early modern period. This volume delves into how capitalist and colonial dynamics developed between 1600 and 1750, examining the interplay between European powers and the rest of the world. It offers insights into the foundation of the modern world-system by scrutinising shifts in production, trade, and power.
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You might enjoy this book if you have a keen interest in understanding how historical economic systems evolved, particularly during the mercantile era. It provides an insightful analysis of global economic structures and the rise of capitalism, making it ideal for readers fascinated by historical perspectives on economic and societal changes.

The Modern World-System II

Immanuel Wallerstein's highly influential, multi-volume opus, The Modern World-System, is one of this century's greatest works of social science. An innovative, panoramic reinterpretation of global history, it traces the emergence and development of the modern world from the sixteenth to the twentieth century.

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Immanuel Wallerstein's highly influential, multi-volume opus, The Modern World-System, is one of this century's greatest works of social science. An innovative, panoramic reinterpretation of global history, it traces the emergence and development of the modern world from the sixteenth to the twentieth century.

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The Modern World-System II by Immanuel Wallerstein is widely praised for its ambitious scope and intellectual depth. Reviewers commend Wallerstein's skillful integration of diverse explanatory levels and his ability to provide stimulating commentary. His synthesis in understanding complex historical periods commands respect and generates interest in subsequent volumes.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780520267589

Publisher: University of California Press

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 10 June 2011

Country: United States

Imprint: University of California Press

Illustration: 9 b-w photographs, 1 table

Audience: Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 25.0mm

Width: 152.0mm

Height: 229.0mm

Weight: 544g

Pages: 397

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Finance & Economics Finance & Investment Global History History & Military Immanuel Wallerstein Non-Fiction

About the Author

Immanuel Wallerstein is Senior Research Scholar at Yale University and the former President of the International Sociological Association. He is the author of many books, including, most recently, World-Systems Analysis: An Introduction and European Universalism: The Rhetoric of Power.

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