Merchants and Profit in the Age of Commerce, 1680–1830
Author | : Dominique Margairaz |
Publisher | : Routledge |
Total Pages | : 245 |
Release | : 2015-10-06 |
ISBN-13 | : 9781317317951 |
ISBN-10 | : 1317317955 |
Rating | : 4/5 (55 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Merchants and Profit in the Age of Commerce, 1680–1830 by : Dominique Margairaz
Download or read book Merchants and Profit in the Age of Commerce, 1680–1830 written by Dominique Margairaz and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2015-10-06 with total page 245 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Merchant activity across Europe, America and China during the long eighteenth century is explored in this collection of essays. Using a unique data set from accounts and correspondence, contributors are able to show the fragmented nature of merchant activity and the importance of trust-based social and cultural networks.