Emma Georgina Rothschild

Historian and academic author

Emma Georgina Rothschild - Historian and academic author
Born

May 16th, 1948
77 years ago

Category

Thinkers & Philosophers

Country

United Kingdom

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This English historian specialized in the economic history of France during the 18th century and 19th century. An academic and a prominent member of the history and economics community, emphasis included studies on the French Revolution and the works of key economic theorists. Contributions involved editing and writing scholarly articles in various publications, influencing contemporary understanding of historical economic systems. Held the prestigious position of a professor at Harvard University and contributed significantly to the field of economic history.

Authored 'The Inner Life of Empires'

Served as a professor at Harvard University

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