First published in Germany under Geschichte des Kapitalismus, by Jürgen Kocka. © Verlag C. H. Beck oHG, München 2014

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Jacket art: Top, Amsterdam Stock Exchange around 1800, from the Museum of American Finance. Bottom, New York Stock Exchange, early 20th century.

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