This seminal series offers a unified, pan-European perspective on economic development since 1700, moving beyond traditional country-by-country analyses. It meticulously explores the transition to modern economic growth, the dynamics of globalization and de-globalization, and the evolution of living standards. Through a quantitative approach employing modern economic analysis, it provides comprehensive yet accessible introductions to crucial themes like trade, urbanization, and sectoral growth. This collection is an essential resource for understanding the interconnected economic history of the continent.
The Cambridge Economic History of Modern Europe presents a unified, pan-European perspective on economic history since 1700, organized by topic. This second volume explores three phases: globalization until WWI, deglobalization during 1914-1945, and post-war integration, covering key themes like growth, business cycles, and living standards.