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1

Picking on Cotton

By William Lecky

The politicians of Georgian England went to surprising lengths to shield domestic businesses from overseas competition.

Posted December 10 2024

2

A Hot Tip

By Benjamin Disraeli

Benjamin Disraeli revealed the secret behind holding one’s place at the top of Parisian society.

Posted November 8 2024

3

The Greatest Mart Town of all Muscovy

By Richard Hakluyt

Flemish merchants hoping to prosper in Russia’s commercial capital received a nasty shock.

Posted October 31 2024

4

With Good Intent and Friendly Desire

By Ivan IV of Russia

Ivan the Terrible offered free trade to English merchants throughout his dominions.

Posted October 31 2024

5

Excess Postage

By Sir Rowland Hill

Rowland Hill calculated that a lower, flatter rate of postage would not only make the public better off and better read, but increase the Revenue.

Posted October 16 2023

6

A Conflict of Interest

By Adam Smith

Economist Adam Smith warned that when Western commercial interests get involved in policy-making abroad, war and want are sure to follow.

Posted May 15 2023

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