Coercion, Capital and European States, A.D. 990 - 1992 (Studies in Social Discontinuity)
Charles Tilly analyzes how European states developed through the intertwined forces of coercion and capital from 990 to 1992.
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Charles Tilly examines the long-term development of European states from the medieval period to the late twentieth century.
The book focuses on the interplay between military coercion and economic resources in shaping state structures.
Tilly traces how rulers consolidated power by extracting resources and building administrative capacity.
The analysis covers major transformations in warfare, taxation, and governance across centuries.
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