The History of British Commerce and of the Economic Progress of the British Nation, 1763 - 1878
Publisher: Adamant Media Corporation
Published: December 29, 2000
Language: eng
Format: Paperback
Number of pages: 646
ISBN-13: 9781421216515
Subjects: Levi,History,British,Commerce,Economic,Progress,Nation,1763,1878; Business & Economics / Economic History; History / Europe / General
First sentence: WHILST the Italians were vigorously pursuing their trade in India and Europe, and Spain was renowned for her manufactures; whilst the Hanse merchants were extending their factories, and Portuguese navigators were bent upon maritime discoveries; whilst the Dutch were struggling for independence, and France was planting the seeds of her industries; England was only known as possessing a few articles of commerce of great value.