Economic growth in Britain and France, 1780-1914: Two paths to the twentieth century

by Patrick O'Brien, Çağlar Keyder

This title is an original and pioneering exercise in comparative and quantitative economic history. It finds a controversial place in the debate on the question of French retardation in the 19th century and as a brave and important contribution towards the understanding of economic growth in Western Europe.

208 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1978

Reviews

[Roland Martinez]

One of the best economic history books I've read, that doesn't mean a lot but hey!