Routledge Britain, France and International Commerce - 542

Explore the complex history of economic conflict and global trade in this scholarly work from Routledge. This volume, part of the Variorum Collected Studies, focuses on the second Hundred Years War between Britain and France from 1689 to 1815. Through various chapters, the text examines how economic factors shaped this long struggle. Readers can study specific historical themes, such as how Huguenot refugees helped finance wars against Louis XIV and the economic effects of the Napoleonic wars. The book also looks at the British blockade on France and the changing landscape of international trade. From the growth of Bordeaux in the 18th century to Anglo-Brazilian trade and the European ventures of Boston merchants, this book provides a detailed look at the commercial shifts of the era. It is an essential resource for those studying the history of business, finance, and international relations.