Money truly does make the world go ‘round. And yet, we often overlook the vital importance of economics when it comes to studying history. Most of us, even those savvy at fol-lowing today’s market fluctuations, have a limited understanding of the powerful role economics has played in shaping human civilization. This makes economic history—the study of how civilizations have structured their environments in order to provide food, shelter, and material goods—a vital lens through which to think about how we arrived at our present, globalized moment. It’s also a way to educate yourself about the history behind today’s (and tomorrow’s) economic headlines, from trade negotiations to job outsourcing to financial miracles.

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Your satisfaction is important to us, and we at The Great Courses offer a lifetime replacement warranty to purchasers of our products from The Great Courses on Amazon – if a DVD or CD disc ever breaks, warps, or gets damaged, we will replace it free of charge. If you have any concerns with your product, or want to request a replacement, please contact The Great Courses through our Amazon storefront for more information. Designed to fill the long-empty gap in how we think about modern history, this 48-lecture course takes you on a journey through more than 600 years of economic history. You need no previous background in economics to enjoy how these lectures illustrate the fascinating?links between economics and history, revealing how the production, consumption, and exchange of goods has influenced (and been influenced by) historical events and trends. In the hands of economic historian and award-winning professor Donald J. Harreld of Brigham Young University, this profound link forms the foundation of an exciting Great Course that transforms the basic economic worries of providing for one’s welfare into a riveting, centuries-long story of power, glory, and ideology.