Civilization and Capitalism, 15th–18th Century

Who recommended it

1. 

   Brian Eno Musician, producer and visual artist

   Canon selection

   Suggested for the Manual for Civilization; Eno named The Wheels of Commerce, the second volume of this trilogy.

   Listed in the source as “The Wheels of Commerce”.

   Brian Eno's books for the Manual for Civilization↗ Organization pagelongnow.org The Long Now Foundation · 28 Feb 2014 · checked 12 Nov 2026

2. 

   Neal Stephenson Novelist

   Canon selection

   Selected for the Manual for Civilization (all three volumes).

   Listed in the source as “Civilization & Capitalism 15th-18th Century, Volumes 1-3”.

   Neal Stephenson's Selected Books for the Manual for Civilization↗ Organization pagelongnow.org The Long Now Foundation · 17 Apr 2014 · checked 12 Nov 2026

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