Alford, Stephen
London's Triumph
- ISBN 13:
- 9780141978116
- author:
- Alford, Stephen
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Penguin Books Ltd
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2018
- Pages:
- 336
- Dimensions:
- 19.8 x 12.9 x 2 centimetres (0.2
- Genre:
- History, Europe, Great Britain,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
London's Triumph: The Merchant Adventurers and the Tudor City In the 16th century, London underwent a transformation that would change the course of history. The discovery of the New World and the establishment of direct sea routes to Asia sparked a surge in trade and exploration. English ships were suddenly found all over the world, trading with Russia and the Levant, exploring Virginia and the Arctic, and fanning out across the Indian Ocean. This book tells the story of the people who made this possible - the families, guild members, and money-men who risked huge sums and sometimes their own lives to pursue the rare and exotic. Their ambitions fueled a new view of the world, initiating a long era of trade and empire that still has consequences today. By exploring the lives of these individuals, Stephen Alford sheds light on the network of merchants, visionaries, and sailors who shaped London's destiny.
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