Bibliograph

Actors of globalization, New York merchants in the global trade, 1784-1812, by Lisa Sturm-Lind

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Label

Actors of globalization, New York merchants in the global trade, 1784-1812, by Lisa Sturm-Lind

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references and index

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Actors of globalization

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

1011550289

Responsibility statement

by Lisa Sturm-Lind

Series statement

Library of economic history,, volume 10, 1877-3206

Sub title

New York merchants in the global trade, 1784-1812

Summary

Actors of Globalization portrays a group of New York businessmen engaged in global trade from 1784 to 1812. It follows their businesses around the world and shows how through wit, flexibility, and the help of a worldwide net of business partners the merchants were able to quickly rise to global entrepreneurs speculating on wars, food crises and slave revolts. The ramifications of their commerce were felt at home, where the merchants invested in land and city development, established new financial institutions and contributed to a rising consumer culture. This book brings together global and local history, arguing that private actors played an important role in the economic and social development of the young United States. --, Provided by publisher

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