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The Early Modern Atlantic Economy

Category: Bermudian History - British Colonies and Maritime Trade - British History
Type: Book
Author: McCusker, John J. and Morgan, Kenneth
Pages: 387
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
ISBN: 9780521782494
Call number: m01/13339
Library catalog: British Library
Year: 2000
Google books link: http://books.google.co.uk/books?id=mneaTUYzGW8C
Language: en
Tags: Business & Economics / Economic History     Business & Economics / Economics / General     Business & Economics / International / General     History / Modern / General     History / Renaissance     History / World     

Abstract:

This book throws new light on the interlocking commercial relationships of the Atlantic trading world during the centuries ending with the American and French Revolutions. Grouped under four themes - the role of merchants and their connections; the development of trades; imperial economies; and colonial working societies--and written by an international team of economic historians, these essays increase our knowledge and understanding of the transatlantic economy. Contributions include studies of individual businessmen, labour patterns, port cities, branches of trade, and comparative studies of trading nations.



The research project is implemented within the framework of the Action “Supporting Postdoctoral Researchers» of the Operational Program "Education and Lifelong Learning" (Action’s Beneficiary: General Secretariat for Research and Technology), and is co-financed by the European Social Fund (ESF) and the Greek State.