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Merely for Money?: Business Culture in the British Atlantic, 1750-1815 (Eighteenth-Century Worlds)
Sheryllynne Haggerty
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Description for Merely for Money?: Business Culture in the British Atlantic, 1750-1815 (Eighteenth-Century Worlds)
Paperback. This book argues that a business culture based on embedded socio-cultural norms was an important element in the success of the British-Atlantic economy 1750-1815. Series: Eighteenth Century Worlds. Num Pages: 288 pages, 6 figures, 2 black & white tables. BIC Classification: 3JF; 3JH; HBTM; KCZ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 187 x 232 x 18. Weight in Grams: 468.
In 1780 Richard Sheridan noted that merchants worked `merely for money'. However, rather than being a criticism, this was recognition of the important commercial role that merchants played in the British empire at this time. Of course, merchants desired and often made profits, but they were strictly bound by commonly-understood socio-cultural norms which formed a private-order institution of a robust business culture. In order to elucidate this business culture, this book examines the themes of risk, trust, reputation, obligation, networks and crises to demonstrate how contemporary merchants perceived and dealt with one another and managed their businesses. Merchants were able ... Read more
In 1780 Richard Sheridan noted that merchants worked `merely for money'. However, rather than being a criticism, this was recognition of the important commercial role that merchants played in the British empire at this time. Of course, merchants desired and often made profits, but they were strictly bound by commonly-understood socio-cultural norms which formed a private-order institution of a robust business culture. In order to elucidate this business culture, this book examines the themes of risk, trust, reputation, obligation, networks and crises to demonstrate how contemporary merchants perceived and dealt with one another and managed their businesses. Merchants were able ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Liverpool University Press
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Series
Eighteenth Century Worlds
Condition
New
Weight
468g
Number of Pages
288
Place of Publication
Liverpool, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781781380109
SKU
V9781781380109
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About Sheryllynne Haggerty
Sheryllynne Haggerty is Associate Professor in Early-Modern History, University of Nottingham.
Reviews for Merely for Money?: Business Culture in the British Atlantic, 1750-1815 (Eighteenth-Century Worlds)
`Merely for Money'? is extremely thought-provoking, opening several avenues for future investigation. The book's biggest contribution to the field is undoubtedly its interdisciplinarity. Haggerty successfully places qualitative research in a theoretical framework, demonstrating, quite rightly, that a socio-economic approach can add much to historical studies. This book will invigorate debate over the intricacies of trade throughout the British Atlantic and ... Read more