This book provides a detailed analysis of the trade practices in the 18th-century manufacturing industry. Sheffield offers insight into the perspectives of merchants and manufacturers and aims to inform readers on the benefits of promoting these industries. The book also highlights the influence of trade agreements on the growth of manufacturing businesses. With diverse content, Sheffield writes on the economic trends at the time and intricacies that would have otherwise gone unnoticed.

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