Dudley Docker

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Focusing on the life of Dudley Docker, this book reveals the significant yet often overlooked influence he wielded as a European businessman. It blends business, economic, political, and social history to paint a comprehensive picture of Docker's dealings and the companies he led. Additionally, it contextualizes his career within the broader narrative of British socio-economic history, particularly highlighting the decline of British industrial dominance since 1880. The work serves as both a biography and a historical analysis, showcasing Docker's role in shaping his era.