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An economic history lesson

Jim Riley

23rd May 2008

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In an entry called ‘The Nasty Decades of the Past’ the BBC website offers a historical perspective on hard times.

The article looks at three periods (England in the 1440s/14450s, Britain in the 1840s and Rome in 270AD) and examines why the economy was faltering.

Perhaps of interest to students combining Economics with History or Ancient History at A/AS level…. or beyond.

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Jim Riley

Jim co-founded tutor2u alongside his twin brother Geoff! Jim is a well-known Business writer and presenter as well as being one of the UK's leading educational technology entrepreneurs.

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