Jane Marcet - Conversations on Political Economy; in Which the Elements of That Science Are Familiarly Explained

London, Longman, Hurst, Rees, Orme, and Brown, 1817 . Leather. The second edition of Jane Marcet's ground breaking economic work, popularising the ideas of Adam Smith, Malthus, and David Ricardo. The second edition of this work, first published the year prior.Seemingly aimed at a readership of educated young women, Marcet's work is organised as a dialogue of twenty-one conversations, steering the reader towards an appreciation of economics as a science.At a time when economics was deemed to be the preserve of men, this work proved highly popular, undergoing numerous editions in quick succession, and helping to popularise the study of economics. Rebound in quarter calf, with endpapers renewed.With four pages of advertisements to the rear.With the inscription of Jemima Brisham 1818 to the title page head.Macaulay wrote that "every girl who has read Mrs. Marcet's little dialogues on political economy could teach Montagu or Walpole many lessons in finance". Rebound in quarter calf, with marbled paper covered boards. Externally excellent, with a touch of fading to back strip. Endpapers renewed. Internally, firmly bound. Inscription to title page head. Pages lightly age toned due to paper type, with light spotting throughout. Very Good Indeed . Ill.: None. Very Good Indeed .

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