Jairus Banaji Libros

Spanning centuries and continents, this short work fundamentally reconfigures our view of the rise of capitalism on the world stage.

A collection of essays providing a stimulating rebuttal to the prevailing minimalism in late antique studies. Money, aristocracy, trade, and the problem of continuity are among the major themes considered, and a wide range of sources is deployed. It will be of interest to ancient and medieval historians and economic historians more generally.