Routledge Transnational Regions in Historical Perspective

Explore the changing landscape of global economic competition with Transnational Regions in Historical Perspective. As national competitiveness becomes a less accurate term, this volume examines how economic success is increasingly a regional phenomenon that transcends the boundaries of the nation state. This work provides a deep look at the Port of Rotterdam and its vital hinterland, including the Lower Rhine and the Ruhr area. By applying a transnational perspective, the book explains the historical trajectories of the port and its surrounding regions. It helps readers understand how specific places connect to much larger geographical scales and complex systems of production. Part of the Routledge Advances in Regional Economics, Science and Policy series, this book brings geography and transnational regional studies back into the historical discipline. It is a necessary resource for those studying how regional connections shape economic history and modern production networks.