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William James Ashley

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British economic historian (1860-1927)

United KingdomAcademicsLived 1860 to 1927 · aged 67
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Sir William James Ashley was an English economic historian. His major intellectual influence was in organising economic history in Great Britain and introducing the ideas of the leading German economic historians, especially Gustav von Schmoller and the historical school of economic history.

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Birmingham UniversityBirmingham UniversityAshley in group photograph with other uniformed men and Birmingham University officials - he is the fourth man from the rightAshley in group photograph with other uniformed men and Birmingham University officials - he is the fourth man from the right

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Sir William James Ashley was an English economic historian. His major intellectual influence was in organising economic history in Great Britain and introducing the ideas of the leading German economic historians, especially Gustav von Schmoller and the historical school of economic history. His chief work is The Economic Organisation of England, still a set text on many A-level and University syllabuses.

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United Kingdom
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Academics
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deceased
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Lived 1860 to 1927 · aged 67
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