Routledge - A London Merchant 1695-1774 - Business History

Explore the commercial history of the eighteenth century with A London Merchant 1695-1774. Published by Routledge, this volume offers a unique look into the papers from the Mercantile College. It preserves the accounts of many distinguished and eminent merchants who operated with supreme credit and dignity at the Royal Exchange. This collection captures the period of commercial pride that existed in the eighteenth century. It provides a window into the lives of the great mercantile classes of England before the rise of industry changed the economic landscape. This book is an essential resource for those studying business and economic history, offering a direct connection to the merchants who shaped London's early commercial world.