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An economic history of Britain since 1700, in three volumes by thirty-nine eminent historians and economists, this book will succeed the first edition of ‘Floud and McCloskey’ (published in 1981) as the leading textbook on its subject. The text has a firm economic basis, but emphasises the historical context and chronology and is written in straightforward and jargon-free English. It will appeal particularly to first and second year university students, but is also suitable for anyone interested in the history of the British economy. Volume One covers the period 1700–1860, that of Britain’s rise to relative economic supremacy.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #369980 in Books
• Published on: 1994-08-18
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 432 pages

Review
"For the wealth of information contained herein, this set is highly recommended for all history reference collections." Reference Book Review

"...a kaleidoscope of great scholarship." William P. Kennedy, Times Higher Education Supplement

"'Floud and McCloskey' is both the most comprehensive undergraduate textbook on British economic history since the eighteenth century and a ready starting point for graduate and scholarly research on the subject. No economic historian of Britain should be without these volumes....This edition will prove to be even more valuable than the first....The quality of the writing and the analysis is uniformly high and the interpretations are usually convincing if sometimes provocative....[A]n effective teaching and research tool." William J. Hausman, Albion

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SYNOPSIS [ From The Back Cover ].
"This is a fresh synthesis of British economic history, from 1700 to the present, taking full account of the findings of the 'new' economic history - now 20 years old - and of the 'old'. It is written by thirty eminent experts on each part of its subject and embodies much research undertaken especially for it; it is therefore essential reading for all students of modern Britain and its economy. It wiil become the standard textbook of British economic history, as much for its readability as for its authority. Its ingenious use of economic concepts, each explained with care and supported by a full glossary of technical terms, will recommend it as a supplement to the study of economics.
Volume 1 covers the period 1700 to 1860, of Britain's rise to relative economic supremacy, while Volume 2 covers the period from 1860 to the present of relative economic decline."