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States of Credit
Size, Power, and the Development of European Polities
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The book explores the intertwined evolution of representative assemblies and public borrowing in medieval and early modern Europe. David Stasavage argues that political representation played a crucial role in enabling certain states to secure early access to credit. He highlights the importance of compact geography and a robust mercantile presence as foundational elements that fostered this political development, offering a new perspective on the dynamics of state finance and representation during this period.
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States of Credit, David Stasavage
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- 2015
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- Title
- States of Credit
- Subtitle
- Size, Power, and the Development of European Polities
- Language
- English
- Authors
- David Stasavage
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press
- Released
- 2015
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 208
- ISBN13
- 9780691166735
- Category
- Business and Economics
- Description
- The book explores the intertwined evolution of representative assemblies and public borrowing in medieval and early modern Europe. David Stasavage argues that political representation played a crucial role in enabling certain states to secure early access to credit. He highlights the importance of compact geography and a robust mercantile presence as foundational elements that fostered this political development, offering a new perspective on the dynamics of state finance and representation during this period.