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Book SynopsisCompares the growth achieved in Japan and Europe with the frustrated growth in the major societies of mainland Eurasia. More broadly, this book is about the conflict in world history between economic growth and political greed.
Trade Review...a multi-tiered and sophisticated hypothesis...the thrust of the argument, the range of conceptual interest and empirical reference, and the exceptional learning remind us of the value of well-informed economic historians departing from specialist byways in order to tackle really important questions." —
Economic History Review"Jones's style is both delightful and lapidary. He strikes innumerable sparks with challenging assertions on almost every page...as thought provoking as
The European Miracle." —
American Historical Review"Well worth reading. It is daring in its breadth of scope...often illuminating. For the general reader, the emphasis on recurring growth may serve to put modern economic growth in better perspective." —
Journal of Economic Literature"Professor Jones...seems incapable of writing a book which does not really advance the debate and improve our understanding...brilliant and learned argument." —
Historical Journal
