Merchant, soldier, sage : a history of the world in three castes /
Outlines a reinterpretation of modern history that explores a continuing struggle among three prevailing power groups--the merchant, soldier, and sage--and traces how they have vied for dominance throughout recent centuries.
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| Format: | Book |
| Language: | English |
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New York :
The Penguin Press,
2013.
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| Edition: | First American edition. |
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| Summary: | Outlines a reinterpretation of modern history that explores a continuing struggle among three prevailing power groups--the merchant, soldier, and sage--and traces how they have vied for dominance throughout recent centuries. |
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| Item Description: | Originally published: London : Allen Lane, 2012. |
| Physical Description: | 343 pages ; 25 cm |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references (pages 289-325) and index. |
| ISBN: | 9781594203107 1594203105 |