Books matching: engaging storytelling and economic analysis
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Save:In "The Half Has Never Been Told: Slavery and the Making of American Capitalism" by Edward E. Baptist, the author meticulously examines the relationship between slavery and the American economic system. Through solid statistics and argument, Baptist demonstrates how American economic growth was powered by the forced toil of enslaved people, particularly in the cotton industry. The book interweaves personal narratives of enslaved individuals with rigorous research to highlight the economic dominance of slavery in shaping the national economy in the years leading up to the Civil War. Baptist's writing style is described as clear, detailed, and searing, offering a deep dive into the brutal realities of slavery and its lasting impact on American society.
ABEAUTIFUL LATE APRIL DAY, seventy-two years after slavery ended in the United States. Claude Anderson parks his car on the side of Holbrook Street in Danville. On the porch of number 513, he rearrang... - #2
Save:Extreme Economies: Survival, Failure, Future ? Lessons from the World?s Limits by Richard Davies is a captivating exploration of unique parts of the world through personal stories of survival and perseverance within an economic context. The author takes the reader on a journey to nine extreme economies, delving into the challenges faced by individuals and societies in these regions. Davies skillfully weaves together historical context, economic assessment, and intuitive thinking to provide a comprehensive view of how different economies function under extreme circumstances. Through engaging storytelling, the book offers insights into how societies adapt and cope in unusual situations, shedding light on the complexities of economic systems in diverse corners of the world.
An enemy lays waste a country by fire and sword, and destroys or carries away nearly all the moveable wealth existing in it: all the inhabitants are ruined, and yet in a few years after, everything is...
