The essays collected in this volume represent author Cheng-chung Lai's views on Fernand Braudel's concepts, methodology, and principal books. Through an examination of Braudel's contributions to historiography, Lai focuses on the inner logic and insights presented in Braudel's writings.

"Lai's book is useful for showing how an economic historian interprets and citiques Braudel's works." - Sixteenth Century Journal

"The strengths of this book lie in the lucid exposition, the critical stance and the author's expertise in economic analysis." - European Legacy