Examines the system of work in ancient Rome which was determined by class, looks at some of the work pursuits engaged in by patricians, plebeians, and slaves, and discusses taxes, trade, and currency.
A hapless factory worker cracks under the strain of his job and runs amok. Unemployed on the streets of Depression America, he joins forces with a young woman fleeing the childcare authorities, and they embark on a misadventure-filled search for happiness.
Describes the rise of industry in Europe, covering why businesses began using coal and oil in the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries, the effect of railroads on the Industrial Revolution, and how these events led to the world economy of the present day.
Examines the economy of ancient Egypt which was primarily centered around agriculture, discusses the emergence of craftsmen and merchants, looks at various work pursuits, and describes the system of barter and trade by which goods were exchanged.
Contains a children's study on the economy and industry of Ancient Greece and includes information on farming and agriculture, manufacturing and the importance of pottery, the marketplace, and foreign and domestic trade.
