Consuls and the Institutions of Global Capitalism, 1783–1914
Author | : Ferry de Goey |
Publisher | : Routledge |
Total Pages | : 241 |
Release | : 2015-10-06 |
ISBN-10 | : 9781317320982 |
ISBN-13 | : 1317320980 |
Rating | : 4/5 (980 Downloads) |
Download or read book Consuls and the Institutions of Global Capitalism, 1783–1914 written by Ferry de Goey and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2015-10-06 with total page 241 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.