Adam Smith in Toulouse and Occitania

<div>This book provides substantial background&nbsp;on what Adam Smith did during his stay in Toulouse and the Languedoc&nbsp;region of France during the 18th century. This is a crucial period in Smith’s life for at least two reasons: i) it is during this time that Smith began&nbsp;to work on <i>The Wealth of Nations</i>; and ii) it is generally understood that although some of his ideas about&nbsp;political economy were already formed before his trip, his encounters with many French political&nbsp;economists during his time in France helped him to further develop them. As such, this book provides a rich resource to further understanding Smith's world, his travel experiences and the people he met during this time and situates these within the broader context of Smith's life as a whole, and within the British aristocracy.</div><div><br></div><div>This work will be of value to students and researchers in the history of economic thought, travel studies and Scottish studies.</div>