Book Talk: 'Capitalism – A Global History' with Professor Sven Beckert
| Dates: | 26 March 2026 |
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| Times: | 17:00 - 18:30 |
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| What is it: | Book launch |
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| Organiser: | School of Arts, Languages and Cultures |
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| Who is it for: | University staff, Adults, Current University students, General public |
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The Department of History Guest Research Seminar will host Professor Sven Beckert (Harvard University) for a book talk on his new publication, Capitalism: A Global History.
A wine reception will follow in the Samuel Alexander North Foyer. All welcome.
About the book:
No other phenomenon has shaped human history as decisively as capitalism. In this monumental new book, Sven Beckert situates its story within the largest conceivable geographical and historical framework. Born global-emerging from merchant communities across Asia, Africa, and Europe—capitalism's radical recasting of economic life rooted itself only gradually before bursting onto the world scene. Decentring the European perspective, Beckert highlights agency, resistance, innovation, and ruthless coercion around the world, from the age of empire through to the rise of Asian economies today.
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Samuel Alexander Building
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