Srinivasan, Bhu
Americana: A 400-Year History of American Capitalism
- ISBN 13:
- 9780399563812
- author:
- Srinivasan, Bhu
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Penguin Books
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2018
- Pages:
- 576
- Dimensions:
- 21.4 x 14 x 2.9 centimetres (0.5
- Genre:
- Business, Economic History, History
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
A 400-year history of American capitalism, from the days of the Mayflower and the Virginia Company, is presented in a thrilling narrative history of innovation and ambition. This book takes us on a journey through a series of key inventions, techniques, and industries that drove American history forward, including the telegraph, the railroad, guns, radio, and banking, culminating with the Internet and mobile technology at the turn of the twenty-first century.
Through a series of Next Big Things, Bhu Srinivasan reframes events, trends, and people we thought we knew through the prism of the value that, for better or for worse, this nation holds dearest: capitalism. The result is a compelling alternative history of modern America that reveals the unexpected connections that link the nation's most significant achievements.
With a winning, accessible style, Srinivasan boldly takes on four centuries of American enterprise, making this book an engaging read for anyone interested in the history of American business and economics.
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