The Wealth and Poverty of Nations: Why Some Are So Rich and Some So Poor
 

The Wealth and Poverty of Nations: Why Some Are So Rich and Some So Poor

by David S. Landes

Professor David S. Landes takes a historic approach to the analysis of the distribution of wealth in this landmark study of world economics. Landes argues that the key to today's disparity between the rich and poor nations of the world stems directly from the industrial revolution, in which some countries made the leap to industrialization and became fabulously rich, while other countries... (read more)

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Member Reviews

  • Amir A
    • Rated 5 stars

    Very good book. Historical and economical aspets are just fine. Although the first 100 pages are a little disperse and boring but when you continue you will get to know why I am recommending it. I am almost finishing it.

    Amir A wrote this review Sunday, December 30 2007. ( reply | permalink )
  • michaelrry
    • Rated 4 stars

    Very good book. I like the historical aspect of the invention of invention, colonization, trade and the industrial revolution just to name a few. Very awesome read, was for class but it's going to remain on the bookshelf.

    michaelrry wrote this review Thursday, October 4 2007. ( reply | permalink )
  • udaygogate
    • Rated 4 stars

    Rise and fall of various countries over the last 1000 years, and the reasons behind.

    udaygogate wrote this review Tuesday, August 28 2007. ( reply | permalink )
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