Professor Fernand Braudel
Fernand Braudel (1902-1985) taught at the College de France and was a member of the Ecole Pratique des Hautes Etudes. He is the author of "The Mediterranean and the Mediterranean World in the Age of Philip II", among other titles.
Fernand Braudel (1902-1985) taught at the College de France and was a member of the Ecole Pratique des Hautes Etudes. He is the author of "The Mediterranean and the Mediterranean World in the Age of Philip II", among other titles. See less
Professor Fernand Braudel's Featured Books
Professor Fernand Braudel book reviews
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Civilization and Capitalism, 15th-18th Century
The Rise of Capitalism
I have always found Professor Braudel's writing to be clear, concise and very well reasoned. This three volume set is both informative and very entertaining. I would recommend this book to anyone ... Read More
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Civilization and Capitalism, 15th-18th Century
Not just a doorstop
by dogear, Dec 24, 2009
Great illustrations, for one thing. And a good mix of a well constructed narrative and a wide scope of time and place covered. This is one of my favorite books of history, along with venture of ... Read More
