Maritime Enterprise and Empire: Sir William MacKinnon and His Business Network, 1823-1893

by J. Forbes Munro

This book explores the nineteenth century roots of globalisation through the activities of the enterprise network created by the Scottish merchant, William Mackinnon. It follows the rise of the family-led business group from its modest origins in Scotland to its transformation into the world's largest maritime and mercantile conglomerate, tracing the history of the various shipping firms within the group - including the British India, Netherlands...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0851159354
• ISBN13: 9780851159355
• Release Date: April 2003
• Publisher: Boydell Press
• Length: 536 Pages
• Weight: 2.92 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.7" x 6.3" x 9.7"