Race, Nation, and Capital in the Modern World is a comprehensive yet concise survey that traces the history of racism, nationalism and capitalism from their combined origins at the end of the 15th century to the present.

Philip Y. Nicholson is a social historian. He is Professor Emeritus at Nassau Community College. He was awarded the rank of State University of New York Distinguished Professor in 2009. His publications include Who Do We Think We Are? Race and Nation in the Modern World (1999) and Labor's Story in the United States (2003).

1. Taking Shape: Race, State & Capital to 1600 2. Mercantile Capital, Racialized Agriculture: 1600-1713 3. Liberty, Law & Enslavement: 1713-1865 4. The Pressure Cooker of Race, Nation and Capital: 1865-1914 5. Furies Unleashed: 1914-1945 6. Cold War Double Standards: 1945-1991 7. Enduring Inequalities: 1991-2020s