Empire of Things: How We Became a World of Consumers, from the Fifteenth Century to the Twenty-First
A global history exploring how consumption evolved from the fifteenth century to the present, reshaping economies, societies, and everyday life across cultures.
About This Book
Empire of Things traces the rise of consumer culture over six centuries.
The book examines how goods and desires shaped economies, politics, and daily life.
Frank Trentmann draws on global examples to show consumption's far-reaching impact.
Readers gain insight into the forces that turned societies into worlds of consumers.
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