Great Britain - Colonies - Commerce - History

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 revised, corrected, and continued to the present time. In four volumes.