Books by Richard A. (Department of History) Goldthwaite

This work focuses on both demand and emphasis on the history of the material culture of the West. By demonstrating that the roots of modern consumer society can be found in Renaissance Italy, it offers a contribution to the growing body of literature on the history of modern consumerism.

The Economy of Renaissance Florence offers both a systematic description of the city's major economic activities and a comprehensive overview of its economic development from the late Middle Ages through the Renaissance to 1600.