Henderson, William Otto
Manufactories in Germany

In eighteenth century Germany goods were produced in manufactories as well as by independent craftsmen and artisans employed by capitalists. The manufactories using tools and manually operated machines foreshadowed in many respects the factories of the nineteenth century. State and local support for the manufactories was aimed at reducing unemployment, maintaining military strength and securing foreign currency. Although not all manufactories were successful they provided a valuable heritage of industrial and commercial skills which were profitable to later entrepreneurs. 174 Seiten, broschiert (Europäisches Forum; Vol. 6/Peter Lang Verlag 1985) Mängelexemplar/near mint