Enlightened Entrepreneurialism is an in-depth conversation between Howard Burton and Margaret Jacob, Distinguished Professor of History at UCLA. Topics examined include Margaret Jacob’s motivations to become a historian and her comprehensive analysis of the history of the Industrial Revolution and interpretation of the major economic motivations on the ground, comparing daily life experiences in England, France, Belgium and the Netherlands.
This conversation highlights how a sophisticated understanding of the past naturally involves a composite approach that marries economic motivations with associated cultural factors of educational trends, religious influences and scientific and technological awareness, and more.
This conversation will be released in one-hour video format soon and is already available as an enhanced book while Margaret Jacob is also featured in two short documentaries – all details are below.
“Ideas Roadshow took the body of my work and made it understandable and interesting! The program will work with any student and interested reader of history. Bravo!” —Margaret Jacob
Available in electronic format on all major booksellers, including:
Enlightened Entrepreneurialism is also part of the five-part Ideas Roadshow Collection, Conversations About History, Volume 1, which is available in hardcover, paperback and electronic format.
Margaret Jacob is is also featured in 2 short documentaries together with several other renowned researchers.
