[mick]

That's very interesting. Do you happen to have the name of the historian or a link where I could read more?

I always remember what an econ teacher told us about the creation of wealth.....only three ways...Mining, Manufacturing and Agriculture. I have been fascinated with this subject ever since.

[yefragetuwrabrumuy]

I wish I still had that reference. But I do remember that it was for serious economists only, and I needed one to explain its significance.

The author was meticulous with his research, however. He wanted it to be bulletproof.