Consuls and the Institutions of Global Capitalism, 1783-1914
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Group
Published: 2014
Language: eng
Number of pages: 240
ISBN-13: 9781848933163
Subjects: Imperialism; Capitalism; Diplomatic and consular service; Economic history, 1750-1918
Description: The nineteenth century saw the expansion of Western influence across the globe. A consular presence in a new territory had numerous advantages for business and trade. Using specific case studies, de Goey demonstrates the key role played by consuls in the rise of the global economy.