Tag: Merchant

Jacob Fugger The Rich Merchant And Banker Of Augsburg, 1459-1525


Free Download Jacob Strieder, N S B Gras, Mildred L Hartsough, "Jacob Fugger The Rich: Merchant And Banker Of Augsburg, 1459-1525"
English | 2020 | ISBN: 1163187046 | EPUB | pages: 264 | 3.1 mb
""Jacob Fugger The Rich: Merchant And Banker Of Augsburg, 1459-1525"" is a biography written by Jacob Strieder about the life and legacy of Jacob Fugger, a prominent merchant and banker from Augsburg, Germany. The book explores Fugger’s rise to wealth and power during the Renaissance era, as well as his impact on the political and economic landscape of Europe. Strieder delves into Fugger’s business practices, including his involvement in the mining industry, his role in financing the Habsburg dynasty, and his contributions to the development of modern banking. The book also examines Fugger’s philanthropic efforts, such as his support for the arts and his establishment of charitable foundations. Overall, ""Jacob Fugger The Rich"" provides a comprehensive and detailed account of one of the most influential figures in European history.

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The Merchant of Venice (Webster’s Chinese-Traditional Thesaurus Edition)


Free Download William Shakespeare, "The Merchant of Venice (Webster’s Chinese-Traditional Thesaurus Edition)"
English | 2006 | pages: 135 | ISBN: 0497902222 | PDF | 2,5 mb
This edition is written in English. However, there is a running Chinese-Traditional thesaurus at the bottom of each page for the more difficult English words highlighted in the text. There are many editions of The Merchant of Venice. This edition would be

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More Miniature Merchant Ships The New Guide to Waterline Ship Modelling in 11200 Scale


Free Download John Bowen – More Miniature Merchant Ships: The New Guide to Waterline Ship Modelling in 1/1200 Scale
Conway Maritime Press | 2003 | ISBN: 0851779360 | English | 216 pages | PDF | 117.85 MB
John Bowen brings his knowledge and expertise of waterline ship modeling to a second volume of miniature merchant ships, including examples such as Haverford (1901), Carpathia (1903), Oronsay (1925) and Braemar Castle (1952). The book opens with a section giving advice on initial preparations – finding and using plans, suitable materials and tools. This section also presents an alphabetical list of the principal fittings on a ship (those that would be included on this type of model) – hatches, winches, capstans, anchors, etc – with details and diagrams on how to make them. Section II comprises 30 sets of plans of ships built between 1900 and 1969. These are accompanied with at least one photograph of the ship, a full specification, brief history, and notes on essential constructional details, including color scheme. Readers will recognize the authoritative yet approachable style John has brought to several ship modeling titles, which will appeal to both beginners and more experienced modelers.

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Miniature Merchant Ships A Guide to Waterline Ship Modelling in 11200 Scale (2024)


Free Download John Bowen – Miniature Merchant Ships: A Guide to Waterline Ship Modelling in 1/1200 Scale
Conway Maritime Press | 1997 | ISBN: 0851776590 | English | 232 pages | PDF | 106.05 MB
Building 1/1200 scale ship models is a branch of ship modelling with, among other things, the advantage that a varied collection of models demonstrating, for example, changes and progress in ship design and construction can be displayed in a comparatively small space. In the first part of this book, after discussing research, where to obtain data and plans, tools and materials, the author describes in detail the construction of these models, illustrating the text with photographs and diagrams, many of which related to deck and other fittings.

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Merchant Sailors at War 1943-1945 Beating the U-Boat (Images of War)


Free Download Philip Kaplan – Merchant Sailors at War 1943-1945: Beating the U-Boat (Images of War)
Pen & Sword | 2015 | ISBN: 1783463058 | English | 132 pages | PDF | 162.23 MB
"The Battle of the Atlantic was the dominating factor all through the war. Never for one moment could we forget that everything happening elsewhere, on land, at sea, or in the air, depended ultimately on its outcome." – Winston Churchill

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The Power of Persuasion Becoming a Merchant in the 18th Century (Praktiken der Subjektivierung)


Free Download The Power of Persuasion: Becoming a Merchant in the 18th Century (Praktiken der Subjektivierung) by Lucas Haasis
English | March 31st, 2022 | ISBN: 3837656527 | 661 pages | True PDF | 11.83 MB
Lucas Haasis found a time capsule: A complete mercantile letter archive of the merchant Nicolaus Gottlieb Luetkens who lived in 18th century Hamburg. Luetkens travelled France between 1743-1745 in order to become a successful wholesale merchant. He succeeded in this undertaking via both shrewd business practice and proficient skills in the practice of letter writing.

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The Merchant of Power Sam Insull, Thomas Edison, and the Creation of the Modern Metropolis


Free Download John F. Wasik, "The Merchant of Power: Sam Insull, Thomas Edison, and the Creation of the Modern Metropolis"
English | 2008 | ISBN: 023060952X, 1403968845 | EPUB | pages: 288 | 0.7 mb
A timely rags-to-riches story, The Merchant of Power recounts how Sam Insull-right hand to Thomas Edison-went on to become one of the richest men in the world, pivotal in the birth of General Electric and instrumental in the creation of the modern metropolis with his invention of the power grid, which still fuels major cities today. John Wasik, awarded the National Press Club Award for Consumer Journalism, had unprecedented access to Sam Insull’s archives, which include private correspondence with Thomas Edison. The extraordinary fall of a man extraordinary for his time is revealed in this cautionary tale about the excesses of corporate power.

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