1500–1700: A Study of British Business and Merchants

Author: Zhao Xiurong
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Publishing Date: 2004-06-01
Features: In the 16th and 17th centuries, Britain was in the transitional period from a feudal society to a capitalist society and from an agrarian nation to an industrial one. Commerce, especially foreign trade, played a significant role during this transition. Studying the commerce and merchant issues of this period holds theoretical and practical significance for exploring the historical laws of Britain and Western Europe's transition to modern society, as well as for drawing lessons from foreign economic development experiences to promote the development of China's socialist market economy. This book extensively examines original materials and foreign monographs, analyzes and selectively absorbs research achievements from British and American academia, and systematically and thoroughly explores these issues. The book is well-researched, rich in data, and uses a large number of statistical figures to enhance its persuasiveness.