The Guildry of Dundee : a history of the Merchant Guild of Dundee up to the 19th century / Annette M. Smith ; with a foreword by David Goodfellow.

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Smith, Annette M. [Browse]
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Book
Language
English
Published/​Created
Dundee : Abertay Historical Society, 2005.
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x, 186 pages : illustrations ; 21 cm.

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    • Publication (Abertay Historical Society) ; no. 45. [More in this series]
    • Abertay Historical Society publication ; no. 45
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    "For many centuries only the Royal Burghs of Scotland could participate in the country's import / export trade and within these burghs the only legitimate dealers in this trade were the merchants. This privilege was greatly envied by those who could not partake in what could be a lucrative business and it was a constant struggle to prevent or punish breaches of the monopoly. Merchants everywhere realised at an early date that by acting together they would be more able to ward off competition and in many towns they formed their own association, the Guildry. This study has used the fascinating records of the Guildry in Dundee to follow the efforts of the local merchants to defend their privileges until in 1846 changing views on free trade and democracy resulted in the abolition by Parliament of the special position of the Royal Burghs and all the monopolistic institutions within their bounds. The vital part the Guildry played in the economy of the burgh led also to its involvement in the administration and eventually to support for political reform"--Back cover.
    Bibliographic references
    Includes bibliographical references (p. 160-163) and index.
    ISBN
    • 0900019425
    • 9780900019425
    OCLC
    62900640
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