An Historical and Chronological Deduction of the Origin of Commerce: From the Earliest Accounts. Containing an History of the Great Commercial Interests of the British Empire. To which is Prefixed an Introduction, Exhibiting a View of the Ancient and Modern State of Europe; of the Importance of Our Colonies; and of the Commerce, Shipping, Manufactures, Fisheries, &c., of Great-Britain and Ireland; and Their Influence on the Landed Interest. With an Appendix, Containing the Modern Politico-commercial Geography of the Several Countries of Europe. Carefully Rev., Cor. and Continued to the Present Time ...J. Walter, 1787 |
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