S1.E7 - War Capitalism

Capitalism, at its outset, was a very violent and warlike affair. In this episode, we will explore the historical model known as war capitalism and how military might was essential for granting European merchants access to the markets of Asia.

Empire of Cotton: A Global History by Sven Beckert
The Dutch Overseas Empire, 1600-1800 by Pieter C. Emmer and Jos J.L. Gommans
Pirate Nests and the Rise of the British Empire, 1540-1740 by Mark G. Hanna
“U.S. Privateering Is Legal” by Brandon Schwartz, Proceedings, U.S. Naval Institute, April 2020
The Career and Legend of Vasco de Gama by Sanjay Subrahmanyam
The Portuguese Empire in Asia, 1500-1700 by Sanjay Subrahmanyam