A. J. Dicks
Cambridge University Press
e druk, 2013
9781107640924
Trade and Commerce
With Some Account of our Coinage, Weights and Measures, Banks and Exchanges
Specificaties
Paperback, 104 blz.
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Engels
Cambridge University Press |
2013
ISBN13: 9781107640924
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Samenvatting
Originally published in 1915, as part of the Cambridge Industrial and Commercial Series, this book presents an account of trade and commerce in Britain. Systems of weights, measures and coinage are historically considered before being contrasted with the metric and monetary systems of Europe. This book will be of value to anyone with an interest in economic history and British history.
Specificaties
ISBN13:9781107640924
Taal:Engels
Bindwijze:Paperback
Aantal pagina's:104
Uitgever:Cambridge University Press
Inhoudsopgave
1. English weights and measures; 2. The metric system; 3. English coins and their history; 4. Other monetary systems; 5. The royal mint and its work; 6. The post office and its work; 7. Our food and its sources of supply; 8. The imports of the United Kingdom; 9. Exports and foreign markets; 10. Our consuls and their work in foreign lands; 11. Banks and banking; 12. The Bank of England; 13. The clearing house; 14. Exchanges and the money market; 15. Bullion and gold reserves; 16. The exchanges of London; 17. The Board of Trade; 18. Trade marks; 19. Patents; 20. Limited liability companies; 21. Underwriting; 22. The customs and excise; Index.