American Capitalism (Cornerstones of Freedom: Third Series)

Learn about the events that made America what she is today.

Since the first English settlers arrived in North America, the history of the United States has been closely linked to the history of capitalism. This book details the development of the U.S. economy, from the earliest colonial businesses to the rise of technology companies in recent decades. It also explores the ever-present tension between capitalists' desire for a free market and the need for government regulation.

Mark Overmyer-Velazquez, Ph.D., consulting editor and author of the preface included in each volume, holds a joint B.A. degree in history and in German literature from the University of British Columbia; an M.A. and M.Phil. from Yale University in Latin American history; and a Ph.D. from Yale University in Latin American and U.S. Latino history. He is currently assistant professor of history at the University of Connecticut. Professor Overmyer-Velazquez is the recipient of numerous awards and fellowships and has written many articles, chapters, and book reviews on Latin American and U.S. Latin