Part I "Capitalism," word and concept 1 1 Gries of pain: The word "capitalism" 3 2 "Capitalism" i... more Part I "Capitalism," word and concept 1 1 Gries of pain: The word "capitalism" 3 2 "Capitalism" in the mirror of the twentieth Century 21 3 The myths of capitalism 49 Part II The Information nexus 73 4 Early modern Europe's expanding field of vision: The origms of capitalism 75 5 The age of electricity and engines: America's mass market 125 6 The digital age and the globalization of capitalism 176 Conclusion 234 Index 240 vii
This concluding essay interprets the other articles in the current issue of the journal by first ... more This concluding essay interprets the other articles in the current issue of the journal by first providing an overview and comparison of older and more recent historiographical assessments of Spain and Russia. The article then briefly surveys the many parallels that existed between the two countries, which eased the transmission of ideas from one to the other. It identifies the main themes of these cultural exchanges as a utopian fascination with Russia on the part of Spaniards, and ideas about governance or rebellion that went in both directions depending on the time period. The article suggests that awareness of these cross-cultural ties is crucial for a deeper and more balanced understanding of the histories of Russia, Spain, and Europe as a whole.
World War I was financially ruinous for the Russian government. Its decision to abolish the lucra... more World War I was financially ruinous for the Russian government. Its decision to abolish the lucrative state spirits monopoly left a gaping hole in the budget. The Ministry of Finance opted to cover expenses through a combination of new taxes, foreign and domestic loans, and printing money. Price controls on food and German territorial conquests amplified the inflationary effect of paper currency emissions. Shortages of staples and the rising cost of living fomented riots that brought down the regime. The financial crisis only worsened under the Provisional Government, which was too beleaguered to put in place an effective stabilization policy.
Part I "Capitalism," word and concept 1 1 Gries of pain: The word "capitalism" 3 2 "Capitalism" i... more Part I "Capitalism," word and concept 1 1 Gries of pain: The word "capitalism" 3 2 "Capitalism" in the mirror of the twentieth Century 21 3 The myths of capitalism 49 Part II The Information nexus 73 4 Early modern Europe's expanding field of vision: The origms of capitalism 75 5 The age of electricity and engines: America's mass market 125 6 The digital age and the globalization of capitalism 176 Conclusion 234 Index 240 vii
This concluding essay interprets the other articles in the current issue of the journal by first ... more This concluding essay interprets the other articles in the current issue of the journal by first providing an overview and comparison of older and more recent historiographical assessments of Spain and Russia. The article then briefly surveys the many parallels that existed between the two countries, which eased the transmission of ideas from one to the other. It identifies the main themes of these cultural exchanges as a utopian fascination with Russia on the part of Spaniards, and ideas about governance or rebellion that went in both directions depending on the time period. The article suggests that awareness of these cross-cultural ties is crucial for a deeper and more balanced understanding of the histories of Russia, Spain, and Europe as a whole.
World War I was financially ruinous for the Russian government. Its decision to abolish the lucra... more World War I was financially ruinous for the Russian government. Its decision to abolish the lucrative state spirits monopoly left a gaping hole in the budget. The Ministry of Finance opted to cover expenses through a combination of new taxes, foreign and domestic loans, and printing money. Price controls on food and German territorial conquests amplified the inflationary effect of paper currency emissions. Shortages of staples and the rising cost of living fomented riots that brought down the regime. The financial crisis only worsened under the Provisional Government, which was too beleaguered to put in place an effective stabilization policy.
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