Capitalism by Sven Beckert

Book Details ISBN 9780241269053 Author Sven Beckert Publisher Prh Uk Allen Lane Language English Binding Hardcover Release Date 1 Nov 2025 Capitalism: A Global History by Sven Beckert offers a sweeping look at how capitalism evolved across continents, empires, and centuries. Written for readers who want more than a narrow economic overview, this book connects trade, power, labor, and expansion to show how global capitalism was built. Clear and thought-provoking, it is ideal for anyone interested in economic history, world affairs, and the forces that shaped the modern world. Capitalism: A Global History helps readers understand not just how markets work, but how they became central to society, politics, and everyday life.