Travel, travel writing, and british political economy: “instructions for travellers,†circa 1750–1850
Auteur :
Cooper, Brian P.
Éditeur :
Taylor & Francis Ltd
ISBN :
9781032125770
Date de publication :
31 mai 2023
Dimensions :
22,9 x 15,2 cm
Poids :
521 g
Langue :
Anglais
Pays d'origine :
Grande Bretagne
The book draws on the history of economics, literary theory, and the history of science to explore how European travelers like Alexander von Humboldt and their readers, circa 1750-1850, adapted the work of British political economists, such as Adam Smith, to help organize their observations.