The End of Enlightenment: Empire, Commerce, Crisis

The End of Enlightenment: Empire, Commerce, Crisis by Richard Whatmore is a thoughtful exploration of the forces that shaped modern political and economic thought. Drawing on history, ideas, and power, this book examines how empire and commerce transformed the Enlightenment project and contributed to wider crisis and change. Readers who enjoy serious non-fiction will find a rich, well-argued account of the tension between ideals and reality. The End of Enlightenment is ideal for anyone interested in history, politics, economics, and the origins of the modern world.