How Long to Read States of Credit

How Long Does it Take to Read States of Credit?

It takes the average reader 3 hours and 32 minutes to read States of Credit by David Stasavage

Assuming a reading speed of 250 words per minute. Learn more

Description

States of Credit provides the first comprehensive look at the joint development of representative assemblies and public borrowing in Europe during the medieval and early modern eras. In this pioneering book, David Stasavage argues that unique advances in political representation allowed certain European states to gain early and advantageous access to credit, but the emergence of an active form of political representation itself depended on two underlying factors: compact geography and a strong mercantile presence. Stasavage shows that active representative assemblies were more likely to be sustained in geographically small polities. These assemblies, dominated by mercantile groups that lent to governments, were in turn more likely to preserve access to credit. Given these conditions, smaller European city-states, such as Genoa and Cologne, had an advantage over larger territorial states, including France and Castile, because mercantile elites structured political institutions in order to effectively monitor public credit. While creditor oversight of public funds became an asset for city-states in need of finance, Stasavage suggests that the long-run implications were more ambiguous. City-states with the best access to credit often had the most closed and oligarchic systems of representation, hindering their ability to accept new economic innovations. This eventually transformed certain city-states from economic dynamos into rentier republics. Exploring the links between representation and debt in medieval and early modern Europe, States of Credit contributes to broad debates about state formation and Europe's economic rise.

How long is States of Credit?

States of Credit by David Stasavage is 207 pages long, and a total of 53,199 words.

This makes it 70% the length of the average book. It also has 65% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read States of Credit Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 4 hours and 50 minutes to read States of Credit aloud.

What Reading Level is States of Credit?

States of Credit is suitable for students ages 12 and up.

Note that there may be other factors that effect this rating besides length that are not factored in on this page. This may include things like complex language or sensitive topics not suitable for students of certain ages.

When deciding what to show young students always use your best judgement and consult a professional.

Where Can I Buy States of Credit?

States of Credit by David Stasavage is sold by several retailers and bookshops. However, Read Time works with Amazon to provide an easier way to purchase books.

To buy States of Credit by David Stasavage on Amazon click the button below.