The major advances in transport services and the export of capital from Europe during the years 1870-1914 made possible the development of a true world economy. This volume studies the British Empire's export activity in light of its world power status. Saul traces the development of British overseas trade from its beginnings prior to European imperialism around the world through its standing at the outbreak of World War I.
The major advances in transport services and the export of capital from Europe during the years 1870-1914 made possible the development of a true world economy. This volume studies the British Empire's export activity in light of its world power status. Saul traces the development of British overseas trade from its beginnings prior to European imperialism around the world through its standing at the outbreak of World War I.
- ISBN10 0853231133
- ISBN13 9780853231134
- Publish Date December 1960
- Publish Status Out of Print
- Out of Print 19 October 2003
- Publish Country GB
- Imprint Liverpool University Press
- Format Hardcover
- Pages 256
- Language English