This book presents an original interpretation of the building history of London in terms of its evolving political …. Aristocratic Playground -- 7. Imperial Capital -- 8. Global City -- 9. Reconstructing London. …. Although the focus is on London, the analysis is applicable to any urbanized economy at any stage of development. This book …

Chapter 1. Different Forms of Microcredit and Social Business - Microfinance in Global History from the Late Medieval … modern era. The book fills a gap in financial history by exploring lesser-known, informal forms of credit granted to the … social history. Paola Avallone is Director of Research at the Italian National Research Council, Institute of History on the …