Adam Smith publishes The Wealth of Nations
On March 9, 1776, Adam Smith published The Wealth of Nations.
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The Event
On March 9, 1776, Adam Smith published The Wealth of Nations.
The Cultural Context
Smith connected the division of labor, markets and public institutions in a work that shaped political economy.
How the work reached readers
The publication or announcement places a work in public circulation. Its writing, printing, distribution and later reputation form a longer history.
Reading the Historical Record
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About the Historical Recreation
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