An economic history of Western Europe that covers such topics as early industrial development, the spreading of industry up until World War One, the bad experiences through 1914 to 1945, the development of European integration since World War Two, and the influence of external developments including foreign policy and security matters.
the end of the European dream and the decline of a continent
Laqueur, Walter
2012
Provides insight into Europe's current political and financial crisis, citing such factors as dependence on foreign oil and a lack of a unified foreign policy and making predictions about future prospects, while explaining the role of Europe's success in American security.
Profiles twenty Middle Eastern countries, presenting statistics and discussing their peoples, histories, economies, and foreign relations; and includes twelve articles on the region from newspapers and magazines around the world.
the Southern Pacific Railroad and the development of the American West, 1850-1930
Orsi, Richard J
2005
Traces the history and origin of the Southern Pacific Railroad, and describes its impact on frontier settlement, the development of cities, and the environment.
Argues that in order for Africa to prosper, it must revert back to its centuries-old traditions of free enterprise, free markets, and free trade, urging Africa to improve and build upon its own indigenous institutions rather than following the economic models of foreign powers.
Explores the factors that contributed to the rise and fall of the Wall Street boom of the 1990s, discussing how it impacted American and world finance and economy.
Traces the rise and fall of Seattle during the 1980s and 1990s, discussing how the city became a major city during the dot-com revolution and how it was impacted when many of the technology industry's big names began to fail.
