Routledge East Asian Economic System History Book - Vol 52

Explore the deep history of Asian economic development with this scholarly collection from Routledge Explorations in Economic History. This fifth volume of essays, edited by A. J. H. Latham and Heita Kawakatsu, stems from the International Economic History Congresses. It provides a comparative analysis of the changing structures within the East Asian economy since 1700. By bringing together leading scholars from both Eastern and Western perspectives, this book offers detailed research into vital sectors. Readers can examine the evolution of the cotton trade, the rice and wheat industries, and the shipping sector. Additionally, the text covers the development of trade and finance throughout the region. This work is an essential resource for students and professionals interested in the long-term economic shifts of East Asia.