
Category: Institutions in History
Books that focus on the role of institutions (usually government, corporations, churches, military) have had on human history. In particular, they seek to find institutions that aid development.


Book Summary: “Institutions and the Path to the Modern Economy” by Avner Greif

Book Summary: “Guilds, Innovation and the European Economy, 1400-1800” by Epstein and Prak

Book Summary: “The Dynamics of Ancient Empires” by Morris and Scheidel

Book Summary: “Cities of Commerce” by Oscar Gelderblom

Book Summary: “Empire: How Britain Made the Modern World” by Niall Ferguson

Book Summary: “Rulers, Religion, and Riches” by Jared Rubin

Book Summary: “Violence and Social Orders” by North, Wallis and Weingast

Book Summary: “The Dictator’s Handbook” by Mesquita and Smith
