Merchants and Profit in the Age of Commerce, 1680-1830

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The collection of essays delves into merchant activity across Europe, America, and China during the long eighteenth century. It utilizes a unique data set from accounts and correspondence to reveal the fragmented nature of commerce during this period. Contributors emphasize the significance of trust-based social and cultural networks in facilitating trade, highlighting how these relationships shaped economic interactions and influenced the dynamics of global commerce.