The Port and Trade of London is a fascinating study of the economic and social history of one of the world's great ports. Drawing on extensive historical and statistical data, Charles Capper examines the development of London's trade and shipping from medieval times to the 19th century. This book is an essential resource for anyone interested in the history of trade and commerce, and sheds light on the broader social and political forces that shaped the rise of the British Empire.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.