Routledge - Trade, Empire and British Foreign Policy (1689-1815)

Explore the complex relationship between commerce and statecraft in this scholarly volume from Routledge. Covering the period from 1689 to 1815, this book investigates how trade and empire shaped British foreign policy and the development of the state. Written by Jeremy Black, a recognized expert in the field, the text uses extensive archival material to examine the ways in which foreign policy served imperial and commercial objectives. This work looks at how international competition influenced the way these goals were defined and understood. Readers will gain insight into the processes that drove British expansion and the shifting nature of political strategy during this era of global change. It is an essential resource for students and historians interested in the history of Great Britain, international relations, and the evolution of a commercial state.