Joe Carlen delves in primary and secondary sources, including texts on modern management, and presents them in readable and attractive prose. A Brief History of Entrepreneurship is a light and enjoyable read.
Ali Kahn, Abram Hutzler Professor of Political Economy, Johns Hopkins University This enjoyable book is full of great stories and practical ideas that any entrepreneur can use ... Read moreto be more successful faster.
Brian Tracy, author of The Way to Wealth Covering millennia and the whole planet, Carlen provides us with the fascinating story of how those individuals taking risks in the search for profits not only adapted and responded to seemingly unsurmountable challenges but also (and more importantly) shaped the world we live in.
Marcelo Bucheli, author of Bananas and Business: The United Fruit Company in Colombia, 1899-2000 A Brief History of Entrepreneurship is an unbelievably enthralling and inspirational book, especially so for enthusiasts, practitioners and students of entrepreneurship and business.
Sapphire Ng Impeccable Business Entrepreneurs will come to better understand who they are and what they do by reading this book... Highly recommended. CHOICE Carlen's enlightening book considers many aspects of the historical development of entrepreneurship and will attract business-minded readers. Library Journal Show Less