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Merchants to Multinationals
British Trading Companies in the Nineteenth and Twentieth Centuries
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416 pages
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The book explores the transformation of multinational trading companies from the 18th century onwards, highlighting their pivotal role during the Industrial Revolution. It details how British merchants expanded globally through overseas branches, evolving into significant trade intermediaries that engaged in foreign direct investment. The narrative illustrates the rise of complex multinational business groups that dominated investments in natural resources, processing, and services across Asia, Latin America, and Africa.
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2002, paperback
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