The History of Commercial Partnerships in the Middle Ages: The First Complete English Edition of Weber's Prelude to The Protestant Ethic and the Spirit of Capitalism and Economy and Society

Weber himself characterized his first book—translated here in its first, complete English edition—as a study in the 'formation of commercial law.' The book examines the legal characteristics of medieval enterprises and their role in the historical development of modern forms of commercial enterprises and capitalism. This work is credited with influencing Weber’s later studies and is considered an integral part of his academic legacy.