The perspective of the world
(Book)

Divisions of space and time in Europe. Economies in space : the world-economies ; The world-economy : an order among other orders ; The world-economy and divisions of time

The city-centred economies of the European past : before and after Venice. The first European world-economy ; The belated rise of Venice ; The unexpected rise of Portugal, or from Venice to Antwerp ; Putting the record straight : the age of the Genoese

The city-centred economies of the European past : Amsterdam. The United Provinces : the economy begins at home ; Traders to Europe, traders to the world ; Success in Asia, lack of success in America ; World-domination and capitalism ; On the decline of Amsterdam

National markets. Elements and compounds ; Weights and measures ; France : a victim of her size ; England's trading supremacy

For and against Europe : the rest of the world. The Americas : playing for the highest stakes of all ; Black Africa : collaborator as well as victim? ; The Russian world-economy : a world apart ; The Turkish empire ; The Far East : greatest of all the world-economies ; Is any conclusion possible?

The industrial revolution and growth. Some relevant comparisons ; The industrial revolution in Britain, sector by sector ; Beyond the industrial revolution

By way of conclusion : past and present.