Author: Salvucci, Richard J.
Title: Textiles and Capitalism in Mexico: An Economic History of the Obrajes, 1539-1840
Description: Princeton, N.J. Princeton University Press, 1987. Hardcover. Brown boards with gilt spine lettering; yellow dj, black lettering and black illustration; xiv, 249 pp, bw diagrams and charts. T"he obrajes, or native textile manufactories, were primary agents of developing capitalism in colonial Mexico. Drawing on previously unknown or unexplored archival sources, Richard Salvucci uses standard economic theory and simple measurement to analyze the obraje and its inability to survive Mexico's integration into the world market after 1790."-dj. Includes bibliographical references (pages 229-243) and index. VG-/VG- (ex-library with labels and stamps on spine, block, inside front and rear covers and title page verso. Light shelfwear to boards and block. Sunning to dj. Pages are otherwise clean and clear.) .

Keywords: American History ; Mexico History ; ; History - American


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