Description
A unique view of historical change, based on the rise and fall of prices.
About the Author
David Hackett Fischer is Warren Professor of History at Brandeis University. He has won numerous awards for scholarship and teaching, including the Carnegie Prize as Massachusetts Teacher of the Year in 1991. His books include the highly acclaimed Paul Revere's Ride and Albion's Seed: Four British Folkways in America.
Reviews
a work of phenomenal scope and erudition ... Fischer's history of inflation is a thoroughly good read ... He should send the Treasury a copy. * Mark Archer, The Sunday Telegraph *
a provocative and thoughtful journey through history * The Economist *
Book Information
ISBN 9780195121216
Author David Hackett Fischer
Format Paperback
Page Count 552
Imprint Oxford University Press Inc
Publisher Oxford University Press Inc
Weight(grams) 803g
Dimensions(mm) 152mm * 229mm * 31mm
About the Author
David Hackett Fischer is Warren Professor of History at Brandeis University. He has won numerous awards for scholarship and teaching, including the Carnegie Prize as Massachusetts Teacher of the Year in 1991. His books include the highly acclaimed Paul Revere's Ride and Albion's Seed: Four British Folkways in America.
Reviews
a work of phenomenal scope and erudition ... Fischer's history of inflation is a thoroughly good read ... He should send the Treasury a copy. * Mark Archer, The Sunday Telegraph *
a provocative and thoughtful journey through history * The Economist *
Book Information
ISBN 9780195121216
Author David Hackett Fischer
Format Paperback
Page Count 552
Imprint Oxford University Press Inc
Publisher Oxford University Press Inc
Weight(grams) 803g
Dimensions(mm) 152mm * 229mm * 31mm
