British Business in Asia since 1860
Geoffrey Jones editor R P T Davenport-Hines editor
Format:Hardback
Publisher:Cambridge University Press
Published:2nd Feb '89
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This 1989 book examines the experience of British business in Asia since 1860, with primary focus on the impact of British commerce in the region. Following an introduction by the editors, there are essays by leading specialist historians on British businesses in Iran, India, Thailand, Malaysia, China, Russian Asia and Japan.This 1989 book examines the experience of British business in Asia since 1860. Following a wide-ranging introduction by the editors, there are essays by leading specialist historians on British business in Iran, India, Thailand, Malaysia, China, Russian Asia and Japan. The primary focus is on the impact of British commerce in the region, and the essays, based on research in British business archives and government papers, discuss the activities and performance of British companies. However, the book seeks to avoid a 'Euro-centred' approach by using Asian as much as British sources and by paying particular attention to the indigenous response to British commercial activity. The secondary theme is the relationship between British business and British and foreign government. The book, therefore, contributes to the wider debate on the business aspects of imperialism. In general, the essays, although drawing on extensive research in primary sources, are written as general surveys, and are thus easily accessible to non-specialists and students.
"In short, this is a volume which contains a variety of interesting contributions to business history, economic history and the study of imperialism. The common feature is a high standard of scholarship, drawing upon Asian as well as British sources." G. C. Peden, Albion
ISBN: 9780521335270
Dimensions: 229mm x 152mm x 22mm
Weight: 640g
318 pages