Studies In British Overseas Trade 1870 1914

Download or read book Studies in British Overseas Trade, 1870-1914 written by S. B. Saul and published by Praeger Pub Text. This book was released on 1960 with total page 246 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The major advances in transport services and the export of capital from Europe during the years 1870-1914 made possible the development of a true world economy. This volume studies the British Empire's export activity in light of its world power status. Saul traces the development of British overseas trade from its beginnings prior to European imperialism around the world through its standing at the outbreak of World War I. The major advances in transport services and the export of capital from Europe during the years 1870-1914 made possible the development of a true world economy. This volume studies the British Empire's export activity in light of its world power status. Saul traces the development of British overseas trade from its beginnings prior to European imperialism around the world through its standing at the outbreak of World War I.