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Merchants and trading in the sixteenth century, the golden age of Antwerp, Jeroen Puttevils

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Merchants and trading in the sixteenth century, the golden age of Antwerp, Jeroen Puttevils

Language

eng

Index

no index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Merchants and trading in the sixteenth century

Oclc number

933294649

Responsibility statement

Jeroen Puttevils

Series statement

Perspectives in economic and social history

Sub title

the golden age of Antwerp

Summary

Sixteenth-century Europe was powered by commerce. Whilst mercantile groups from many areas prospered, those from the Low Countries were particularly successful. This study, based on extensive archival research, charts the ascent of the merchants established around Antwerp. Puttevils explores the unique factors that account for their success, and places them within the social and economic context of their time. This ground-breaking study re-evaluates Antwerp as the crucible of European commercial institutions.--, Provided by Publisher

Table Of Contents

Introduction 1 Antwerp, its Merchants and their Trade 2 Antwerp Ties to the Low Countries Hinterland 3 Financing and Organizing Commerce: Partnerships 4 Debt Finance through Bills Obligatory 5 Institutions and the Political Economy of Sixteenth-Century Antwerp Commerce Conclusion

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