Merchant Enterprise in Britain

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Focusing on the often-overlooked role of commerce and finance during the British Industrial Revolution, this pioneering survey examines how established merchants adapted to new opportunities from the late eighteenth century to World War I. It highlights the resilience of British merchant enterprises, which evolved innovative networks and trading houses, particularly in the Atlantic economy and Far East, outlasting industrial entrepreneurs' brief contributions. This work complements previous studies by providing a comprehensive view of the mercantile sector's significant impact on economic development.