The Wealth and Poverty of Nations, by David Landes
Context with Brad Harris
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Impact of Protestant Reformation on Europe's Economic Growth
Exploration of how Protestantism, particularly in Northern Europe, influenced work ethic, industrial enterprise, and the rise of capitalism, contrasting Protestant and Catholic roles in trade, manufacturing, and literacy rates. The chapter also covers cultural factors behind the British Industrial Revolution, emphasizing intellectual autonomy, openness to foreign insight, and incentives for private enterprise, leading to economic growth in Northwest Europe.
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