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Global Trade, Smuggling, and the Making of Economic Liberalism
Asian Textiles in France 1680-1760
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The book explores the influence of global trade on early modern France, particularly regarding Asian textiles. It examines the consequences of the 1686 ban, which sparked widespread smuggling, illegal sales, and consumer uprisings. Additionally, it highlights the French government's attempts to obtain textile production technology, culminating in a significant triumph for liberal Enlightenment economic principles.
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Global Trade, Smuggling, and the Making of Economic Liberalism, Kenneth A. Loparo
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- Title
- Global Trade, Smuggling, and the Making of Economic Liberalism
- Subtitle
- Asian Textiles in France 1680-1760
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Kenneth A. Loparo
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan UK
- Publisher
- 2016
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 280
- ISBN13
- 9781137444875
- Category
- World history
- Description
- The book explores the influence of global trade on early modern France, particularly regarding Asian textiles. It examines the consequences of the 1686 ban, which sparked widespread smuggling, illegal sales, and consumer uprisings. Additionally, it highlights the French government's attempts to obtain textile production technology, culminating in a significant triumph for liberal Enlightenment economic principles.