{"product_id":"ages-of-american-capitalism-9780812985184","title":"Ages of American Capitalism","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eA leading economic historian traces the evolution of American capitalism from the colonial era to the present—and argues that we’ve reached a turning point that will define the era ahead.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“A monumental achievement, sure to become a classic.”—Zachary D. Carter, author of \u003ci\u003eThe Price of Peace\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn this ambitious single-volume history of the United States, economic historian Jonathan Levy reveals how capitalism in America has evolved through four distinct ages and how the country’s economic evolution is inseparable from the nature of American life itself. The \u003cb\u003eAge of Commerce\u003c\/b\u003e spans the colonial era through the outbreak of the Civil War, and the \u003cb\u003eAge of Capital\u003c\/b\u003e traces the lasting impact of the industrial revolution. The volatility of the Age of Capital ultimately led to the Great Depression, which sparked the \u003cb\u003eAge of Control\u003c\/b\u003e, during which the government took on a more active role in the economy, and finally, in t","brand":"Random House USA Inc","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49405757522263,"sku":"9780812985184","price":23.4,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9780812985184.jpg?v=1730493505","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/ages-of-american-capitalism-9780812985184","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}