Merchant, soldier, sage : a history of the world in three castes /

Merchant, soldier, sage : a history of the world in three castes /

Outlines a reinterpretation of modern history that explores a continuing struggle among three prevailing power groups--the merchant, soldier, and sage--and traces how they have vied for dominance throughout recent centuries.

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Main Author: Priestland, David
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: New York : The Penguin Press, 2013.
Edition:First American edition.
Subjects:
History, Modern.
Economic history.
Power (Social sciences) > History.
Elite (Social sciences) > History.
Social structure > Economic aspects > History.
Social values > History.
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Summary:Outlines a reinterpretation of modern history that explores a continuing struggle among three prevailing power groups--the merchant, soldier, and sage--and traces how they have vied for dominance throughout recent centuries.
Item Description:Originally published: London : Allen Lane, 2012.
Physical Description:343 pages ; 25 cm
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references (pages 289-328) and index.
ISBN:9781594203107
1594203105