{"product_id":"the-marwaris","title":"The Marwaris by Thomas A. Timberg","description":"\u003cdiv aria-expanded=\"true\" class=\"a-expander-content a-expander-partial-collapse-content a-expander-content-expanded\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Marwaris: From Jagat Seth to the Birlas traces the remarkable rise of the Marwari business community from the deserts of Rajasthan to the forefront of Indian commerce and industry. The book examines how Marwari traders, financiers, and entrepreneurs built extensive business networks across India, eventually becoming some of the country's most influential industrialists. Through the stories of prominent business families such as the Birlas, Goenkas, and others, Thomas A. Timberg explores the factors behind their success, including strong family ties, disciplined financial management, business ethics, adaptability, risk-taking, and long-term thinking. The book also highlights the community's role in shaping India's economic development and demonstrates how traditional values and modern business practices have combined to create enduring commercial success. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThomas A. Timberg is an American scholar, consultant, and expert on economic development. He earned his doctorate from Harvard University, where his doctoral research focused on Marwari entrepreneurs and their role in Indian industry. Over several decades, Timberg has studied Indian business communities, entrepreneurship, microfinance, and economic history. His extensive research and long-standing interest in the Marwari community enabled him to provide a detailed and insightful account of their economic achievements and influence on Indian business. \u003cem\u003eThe Marwaris\u003c\/em\u003e is regarded as one of the most significant works on the history and business culture of this influential community. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"a-expander-header a-expander-partial-collapse-header\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Best of used books","offers":[{"title":"Used","offer_id":44274322211073,"sku":"2RU3DT6V5-Used","price":150.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0421\/4299\/0495\/products\/51Sy6UfUr-L._SX322_BO1_204_203_200.webp?v=1661937955","url":"https:\/\/bestofusedbooks.com\/products\/the-marwaris","provider":"Best Of Used Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}