3. The Rise of Free Trade in Western Europe, 1820 to 1875

Chapters in this book

1. Frontmatter i
2. Preface vii
3. Contents ix
4. 1. Comparative Economic History 1
5. 2. Group Behavior and International Trade 19
6. 3. The Rise of Free Trade in Western Europe, 1820 to 1875 39
7. 4. The Formation of Financial Centers 66
8. 5. Commercial Expansion and the Industrial Revolution 135
9. 6. European Port Cities 167
10. 7. Germany’s Overtaking of England, 1806 to 1914 185
11. 8. Conclusion 237
12. Notes. Bibliography. Index
13. Notes 245
14. Bibliography 275
15. Index 300