The Modern World-System Books in Order
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The Modern World-System is a four-volume series by Immanuel Maurice Wallerstein that analyzes the development of the capitalist world-economy from the sixteenth century through the early twentieth century. Each volume examines key historical periods, focusing on economic structures, social hierarchies, and the expansion of capitalist systems. The series explores how economic and political forces shaped global patterns of development and inequality over time.
Publication order
In the order the books were originally released.
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Buy on AmazonCapi talist agriculture and the origins of the European world-economy in the sixteenth century
1974 · Immanuel Maurice Wallerstein
The book examines the origins and early development of the European economic system, focusing on how social structures were shaped by the division of…
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1980 · Immanuel Maurice Wallerstein
The Modern World-System II: Mercantilism and the Consolidation of the European World-Economy, 1600-1750 is a 1980 book by Immanuel Maurice…
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1989 · Immanuel Maurice Wallerstein
The Modern World-System III: The Second Era of Great Expansion of the Capitalist World-Economy, 1730-1840s is a 1989 book by Immanuel Maurice…
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The Modern World-System IV: Centrist Liberalism Triumphant, 1789-1914
2011 · Immanuel Maurice Wallerstein
The Modern World-System IV: Centrist Liberalism Triumphant, 1789-1914 is a 2011 book by Immanuel Maurice Wallerstein. It is book 4 of the series The…
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Read them in publication order, starting with “Capi talist agriculture and the origins of the European world-economy in the sixteenth century”. Start with “Capi talist agriculture and the origins of the European world-economy in the sixteenth century.”
How many books are in the The Modern World-System series?
We list 4 books by Immanuel Maurice Wallerstein , published between 1974–2011.
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