The European Guilds: An Economic Analysis

Paperback / softback

Main Details

Title The European Guilds: An Economic Analysis
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Sheilagh Ogilvie
SeriesThe Princeton Economic History of the Western World
Physical Properties
Format:Paperback / softback
Pages:688
Dimensions(mm): Height 235,Width 156
Category/GenreDevelopment economics
Political economy
Economic systems and structures
Economic history
ISBN/Barcode 9780691217024
ClassificationsDewey:330.940902
Audience
Tertiary Education (US: College)
Professional & Vocational
Illustrations 27 b/w illus.

Publishing Details

Publisher Princeton University Press
Imprint Princeton University Press
Publication Date 15 June 2021
Publication Country United States

Description

A comprehensive analysis of European craft guilds through eight centuries of economic history Guilds ruled many crafts and trades from the Middle Ages to the Industrial Revolution, and have always attracted debate and controversy. They were sometimes viewed as efficient institutions that guaranteed quality and skills. But they also excluded comp

Author Biography

Sheilagh Ogilvie is the Chichele Professor of Economic History at the University of Oxford and a fellow of the British Academy. Her books include Institutions and European Trade and A Bitter Living.

Reviews

"A Choice Outstanding Academic Title of the Year" "Winner of the Gyorgy Ranki Prize, Economic History Association"