Adam Tooze Books
British historian Adam Tooze is a professor and the director of the European Institute at Columbia University, New York. His previous books include the Wolfson History Prize-winning The Wages of Destruction (2006), a study of Nazi Germany’s economic policies, and The Great Deluge (2014), an analysis of the Great War and the creation of a new international order.
What's Crashed about?
Crashed (2018) unpacks the metaphorical seismograph to take the measure of an economic earthquake whose tremors can still be felt today – the 2008 financial crisis. Written with an eye to the global effects of what’s now known as the “Great Recession,” Adam Tooze traces the crash’s shockwaves from their epicenter in the American financial markets to their conclusions in Crimea, London, Athens and other geopolitical hotspots.
Who should read Crashed?
- Economists, policymakers and anyone in financial trading
- History buffs fascinated by the links between economics and politics
- Disgruntled citizens wondering how politicians and bankers landed us in such a mess
What's Shutdown about?
Shutdown (2021) explores the unprecedented shock COVID-19 dealt the world economy. The story begins with the revelation of the disease in January 2020 by Chinese President Xi Jinping and ends precisely a year later with the inauguration of US President Joe Biden, and through this history, Shutdown shows how markets and governments reeled from the blow, how they regained their footing, and what we might learn for the next worldwide crisis.
Who should read Shutdown?
- News junkies and history buffs alike
- Those who know that economic policy matters
- Anyone seeking perspective on our tumultuous times
What's The Wages of Destruction about?
The Wages of Destruction (2006) explores the economic dynamics that underpinned Nazi Germany’s aggressive expansion and ultimate downfall during World War II. Delving into Adolf Hitler’s ideological goals, it challenges traditional narratives to reveal the inherent weaknesses and unsustainable ambitions that led to Germany’s catastrophic failure.
Who should read The Wages of Destruction?
- History enthusiasts curious about WWII’s economic underpinnings
- Readers interested in military strategy and political decisions
- Academics studying the impacts of economics on warfare outcomes