New world, Inc. : the making of America by England's merchant adventurers
by Butman, John (Author), Targett, Simon (Author)
Summary
Describes how English merchant adventurers, in search of new markets and trading partners, were the earliest founders of America, with profit as their primary motive. Full description
Summary: |
Describes how English merchant adventurers, in search of new markets and trading partners, were the earliest founders of America, with profit as their primary motive. |
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Item Description: |
Map on endpapers. |
Physical Description: |
xxv, 405 pages, 8 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations (chiefly color), map ; 25 cm |
Bibliography: |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 337-353) and index. |
ISBN: |
0316307882 9780316307888 |
Author Notes: |
Dr. Simon Targett is a writer, historian and corporate communications advisor. He holds a PhD in history from Cambridge and has written articles on British history for various publications. An award-winning journalist, he has served as a correspondent and senior editor on the Financial Times and as global editor-in-chief of The Boston Consulting Group. He lives in London with his wife and two children. |