Going the Distance - (Princeton Economic History of the Western World) by Ron Harris (Hardcover)

The Going the Distance book is a groundbreaking historical analysis that uncovers the secrets behind the rise of the European business corporation.

This comprehensive study examines the evolution of global trade from short segments along the Silk Route and Indian Ocean to large-scale, impersonal organizations controlled by the English and Dutch East India Companies.

By 1700, these new organizational forms had transformed long-distance trade, enabling the English and Dutch to deploy more capital, ships, voyages, and agents than other civilizations.

The book provides a comparative perspective on the organizational forms used in four major regions: China, India, the Middle East, and Western Europe.

Going the Distance offers a fresh perspective on the history behind a cornerstone of the modern economy and how this revolution contributed to the formation of global trade and the creation of the business corporation as a key factor in Europe's economic rise.

This book is an essential read for anyone interested in long-distance trade, organizational forms, and the economic history of Europe.