"In an era when economic history is on an increasing scale dominated by cliometrics, Sosnowska’s analysis is a powerful case for the merits of source-based longue durée research, grounded in rich theoretical discussions. It is a significant resource for scholars working on eastern Europe’s economic and social history, and the author’s
insights on development and the deep roots of backwardness extend beyond the region and its relationship with the west."
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