Time on the Cross: Evidence and Methods – A Supplement

This trade paperback is in good condition, with minor shelf wear visible on the cover and spine. The binding is intact, and the pages are clean, with no inscriptions or markings. The absence of a dust jacket is typical for this format.

"Time on the Cross: Evidence and Methods – A Supplement" by Robert William Fogel and Stanley L. Engerman is a pivotal work in historical economics, first published in 1974 by Little, Brown and Company. This first edition trade paperback, printed in Boston and Toronto, serves as a supplement to the authors' groundbreaking analysis of slavery's economic impact. Fogel and Engerman are renowned for their innovative use of quantitative methods to examine historical data, reshaping the discourse on American slavery. This particular edition is significant for its methodological insights, providing crucial evidence that supports their controversial conclusions. The book is out of print, making this edition a valuable acquisition for collectors and scholars interested in economic history and historiography. The physical condition of the book shows minor shelf wear, typical for its age, but the binding remains intact, ensuring its longevity as a collectible item.