Caitlin Rosenthal
1 book
About the Author
Caitlin Rosenthal is a historian whose research explores the economic and managerial practices that shaped American slavery. Drawing on extensive archival evidence, she reveals how plantation owners developed sophisticated accounting systems to measure productivity and maximize profit. Her work bridges economic history and the study of capitalism, offering new perspectives on the relationship between slavery and modern business practices. Rosenthal's scholarship challenges readers to reconsider the origins of contemporary management techniques and the moral dimensions of economic calculation.
Writing style
analytical
archival
insightful
Books by Caitlin Rosenthal
