Research in Economic History, Volume 19 (Research in Economic History)
Contributors: A.J. Field (Editor)
Publisher: JAI Press
Published: December 1, 1999
Language: eng
Format: Hardcover
Number of pages: 272
ISBN-13: 9780762305759
Subjects: Economic History; Business & Economics; Business / Economics / Finance; Business/Economics; Economics - General; General; History; Business & Economics / Economics / General; Science : History; Social Science / General; Social Science : General
First sentence: The shipping industry is of vital importance in the international economy because it carries a large portion of world trade.