Kris Lane. Potosí: The Silver City That Changed the World.

Potosí's Cerro Rico, discovered in 1545, became the world's richest silver mine, fueling the Castilian Crown's economy and global trade. Kris Lane's book traces its impact from 1545 to Bolivia's independence in 1825, revealing how Potosí silver shaped economic systems and political power. The research highlights the mine's role in financing European expansion, minting high-value coins like the real de a ocho, and sustaining the Catholic Church's influence. Lane's approach combines historical narrative with economic analysis, supported by chroniclers' accounts and innovative experiments, such as Emmanuel Le Roy Ladurie's tracing of Potosí silver in global circulations, demonstrating its enduring legacy.

Numhauser, P. (2020). Kris Lane. Potosí: The Silver City That Changed the World. The American Historical Review, 125(3), 1072–1073. https://doi.org/10.1093/ahr/rhz991