Author: DONKIN, RICHARD
Title: Blood Sweat and Tears - the Evolution of Work
Description: New York, Texere. 2001, First Edition. (ISBN: 1587990768). Hard Cover, 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. FIRST EDITION, FIRST PRINTING. A Fine uninscribed copy with gold title and author's initials on red cloth boards. Dustjacket is VG+ with a crease to inner flap. A captivating and erudite history of work from prehistoric times to the present day, which offers fascinating and intelligent analyses of the individuals, assumptions, theories, developments and practices that have so much changed work. Based on detailed research from around the world, the author examines early societies, slavery, the guilds, the creation of trade secrets and the influence of religion on work, such as the humanist ideals of the great Quaker industrialists. NOT EX LIB 21. Fine/Very Good.

Keywords: History of Work, Guilds, Quakers 1587990768


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