Many researchers in management or in history of management often work on best sellers whereas the interest of such books could seem limited. This article tries to explain the reasons of the success. We have studied the historical case of the book of Eugène Léautey and Adolphe Guilbault, La...

In the French language, the word comptabilite (accounting) first appeared in the middle of the eighteenth century. It was used in the Royal finances and its first meaning was that of accountability. Until the middle of the nineteenth century, or thereabouts, the uses of the word evolved...

Les chercheurs en gestion ou en histoire de la gestion sont parfois confrontés à des ouvrages qui connaissent un grand succès alors que leur intérêt paraît limité. Cet article essaie de comprendre les raisons de tels succès. Nous avons pour cela travaillé sur un exemple historique...

British-based studies of the education of aspiring accountants have principally confined attention to developments following the formation of professional bodies. This paper examines educational provision during the early modern period which broadly coincides with the rapid commercial expansion...