A worn-out phrase in American classrooms everywhere is 'joint-stock company.' The concept first came into existence to describe companies that were made up of European businessmen seeking fortunes in … [Read more...] about Joint-Stock Companies and the Golden Age of Adventure
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How Did High Finance Accidentally Colonize Egypt?
Since the founding of major financial and banking institutions in Europe during the era of the Crusades, the craft of financing and money-moving has dominated economies, states, and politics. With the … [Read more...] about How Did High Finance Accidentally Colonize Egypt?