A New System of Mercantile Arithmetic: Adapted to the Commerce of the United States in Its Domestic and Foreign Relations; With Forms of Accounts, and ... Usually Occurring in Trade (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

Michael Walsh

 
9781333245894: A New System of Mercantile Arithmetic: Adapted to the Commerce of the United States in Its Domestic and Foreign Relations; With Forms of Accounts, and ... Usually Occurring in Trade (Classic Reprint)

Synopsis

This book revitalizes the medieval theories and practices of accounting by placing them in dialogue with modern developments in economics. It repositions the medieval period as not just the origin of accounting but a time when important economic theories were debated and tested. The author argues that the complex and diverse economic milieu of the medieval period led to the development of accounting practices that were sophisticated and varied. Moreover, by analyzing medieval accounting within its historical context, the book shows how and why accounting matters for gaining a deeper understanding of the evolution of modern economic thought.

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About the Author

Michael Walsh spent twelve years as a reporter and presenter on World in Action and has won several awards for his work. He is now a producer and writer living in London, specializing in political and historical documentaries.

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