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Sven Beckert is Laird Bell Professor of History at Harvard University, where he teaches the history of the United States in the nineteenth century, and global history. With Christine A. Desan, he is the co-director of the Program on the Study of Capitalism at Harvard University. .. more

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Howard French @hofrench.bsky.social · 3d

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Capitalism by Sven Beckert review – an extraordinary history of the economic system that controls our lives

The Harvard professor provides a ceaseless flow of startling details in this exhaustively researched, 1000-year account

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Sven Beckert @svenbeckert.bsky.social · 7d

What a nice Sunday morning surprise. Capitalism: A Global History on the front page of the NYT Book Review. Thanks Marcus Rediker!

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Capitalism Review by Sven Beckert – An Extraordinary History of the Economic System That Controls Our Lives | History books

🔥 Explore this must-read post from Culture | The Guardian 📖 📂 Category: History books,Politics books,Books,Culture,Society books,Economics ✅ Here’s what you’ll learn: IIn the…

Capitalism Review by Sven Beckert – An Extraordinary History of the Economic System That Controls Our Lives | History books

🔥 Explore this must-read post from Culture | The Guardian 📖 📂 Category: History books,Politics books,Books,Culture,Society books,Economics ✅ Here’s what you’ll learn: IIn the early 17th century, the Peruvian city of Potosi described itself as a “treasure of the world” and “the envy of kings.” This most populous settlement in South America, which arose at the foot of the Cerro Rico River, produced 60% of the world's silver, enabling Spain not only to wage its wars and service its debts, but also to accelerate the economic development of India and China.

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Sven Beckert @svenbeckert.bsky.social · 11d

yeah, too much! But some sell it at a discount.

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KPFA Radio @kpfa.org · 11d

Capitalism isn’t natural. It was built.

Historian Sven Beckert explains how capitalism is historical, political, and shaped by struggle. That means the future isn’t written yet.
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