Of a Free Trade (Classic Reprint)

Language: English

Published by Forgotten Books, 2018

0243450737 / 9780243450732

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Print on Demand. This book is a 17th-century discourse on trade and commerce by an anonymous author. The author believed that the beginning of wisdom was to give thought to the end of one's actions and to prioritize what will ultimately be executed. To this end, the author stressed the importance of trade for the prosperity of a nation. They argued that trade not only enriches individuals but also supports the state and provides national security. The author provided examples from history to illustrate how nations such as Tyre, Sidon, Venice, and others flourished through maritime commerce. They also highlighted how Spain and Portugal had acquired vast territories through their overseas trade ventures. However, the author emphasized that trade must be conducted with order and discipline to avoid the chaos that would result from unrestrained freedom. The author argued that a regulated trade system, enforced by chartered companies like the Merchant Adventurers, prevented fraud, maintained quality standards, and provided dispute resolution mechanisms, all of which were necessary for trade to flourish. In the author's view, the benefits of a regulated trade system far outweighed the perceived advantages of freedom and deregulation. This book offers valuable insights into the economic thought and trade practices of the 17th century and remains relevant for understanding the ongoing debate between free trade and government regulation. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. …

Title
Of a Free Trade (Classic Reprint)
Author
Henry Parker
Publisher
Forgotten Books
Publication year
2018
Condition
New
Book Type
print-on-demand item
Binding
Paperback
Language
English
ISBN 10
0243450737
ISBN 13
9780243450732
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Forgotten Books’ Classic Reprint Series utilizes the latest technology to regenerate facsimiles of historically important writings. Careful attention has been made to accurately preserve the original format of each page whilst digitally enhancing the quality of the aged text.

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Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books.

This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

This text has been digitally restored from a historical edition. Some errors may persist, however we consider it worth publishing due to the work's historical value.

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