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From Market-Places to a Market Economy: The Transformation of Rural Massachusetts, 1750-1850
In this highly original empirical study, Winifred Barr Rothenberg documents the emergence of a market economy in rural Massachusetts between 1785 and 1800—decades before America's first industrial revolution. Drawing data from exhaustive research in farm account books, probate documents, and town tax valuations, the author makes a significant contribution to the long-standing and vigorous debate about the pace, pattern, and genesis of growth in the early American economy.
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Early American rural economy evolution, insightful historical analysis.
Who is this book for?
If you're interested in American history and economic growth, this book offers a detailed look at how rural Massachusetts shifted towards a market economy well before industrial times. It’s a revealing exploration of the everyday financial records that tell a bigger story about America's early economic development. Readers appreciate the depth of research and the unique perspective on a less-discussed period.
