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The Economy of British America, 1607-1789

by John J. McCusker

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By the American Revolution, the farmers and city-dwellers of British America had achieved, individually and collectively, considerable prosperity. The nature and extent of that success are still unfolding. In this first comprehensive assessment of where research on prerevolutionary economy stands, what it seeks to achieve, and how it might best proceed, the authors discuss those areas in which traditional work remains to be done and address new possibilities for a 'new economic history.'

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John J. McCusker

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John J. McCusker is Ewing Halsell Distinguished Professor of History and professor of economics at Trinity University in San Antonio

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Published for the Omohundro Institute of Early American History and Culture (1985)

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Published: 1985
Genres: Economics, Nonfiction, History, General Nonfiction
DDC/MDS: 330.973
LCC: HC104 .M38

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