Consuls and the Institutions of Global Capitalism, 1783–1914

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Ferry de Goey

Perspectives in Economic and Social History

The nineteenth century saw the expansion of Western influence across the globe. A consular presence in a new territory had numerous advantages for business and trade. Using specific case studies de Goey demonstrates the key role played by consuls in the rise of the global economy.

Readership

Economic and Business History, Empire Studies

Contents

Introduction
1 The Changing Function of Western Consuls
2 In the Lands of Infidels
3 Consuls in the New World
4 In the Far East
5 Consuls in Tropical Africa
Conclusion

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