Lectures On The History And Principles Of Ancient Commerce (1853)

von James William Gilbart

152 Seiten, Taschenbuch

Kurzbeschreibung des Verlags

Lectures On The History And Principles Of Ancient Commerce is a book written by James William Gilbart and originally published in 1853. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the history and principles of ancient commerce, covering topics such as the origins of trade, the development of currency and banking systems, and the role of merchants and traders in ancient societies.The book is divided into several chapters, each focusing on a particular aspect of ancient commerce. The first chapter provides an introduction to the subject, discussing the importance of trade in ancient societies and the various factors that influenced the development of commerce. Subsequent chapters delve into more specific topics, such as the trade routes of the ancient world, the use of money and credit, and the organization of trade guilds and merchant associations.Throughout the book, Gilbart draws on a wide range of historical sources to provide a detailed and insightful analysis of ancient commerce. He also includes numerous illustrations and diagrams to help readers better understand the concepts and principles he discusses.Overall, Lectures On The History And Principles Of Ancient Commerce is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of trade and commerce. It provides a fascinating glimpse into the economic systems of ancient societies and sheds light on the origins of many of the practices and institutions that still shape our modern economy.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Themen: Wirtschaftswissenschaft, Finanzen, Betriebswirtschaft und Management Wirtschaftswissenschaft Wirtschaftsgeschichte
• ISBN: 9781437056082
• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 01.10.2008
• Größe: 229 x 152 mm
• Verlag: Kessinger Publishing, LLC