"In co-operation with the International Economic History Association."

A sweeping history that tracks the development of trade and industry across the world, from Ancient Rome to today. From the development of international trade f

Paul Bairoch deflates twenty commonly held myths about economic history. Among these myths are that free trade and population growth have historically led to pe

Why are some countries rich and others poor? In 1500, the income differences were small, but they have grown dramatically since Columbus reached America. Since