The pivotal role played by non-banking institutions in supporting the expansion of international trade after the Napoleonic Wars and before first globalization c. 1870 - 1913 has long been recognised. Merchant-bankers in particular played a crucial role by advancing monies to consignors of...

chapter Introduction -- chapter 1 Early life and activities of Frederick Huth, founder of the company, c.1777-1822 -- chapter 2 Expansion of the firm during the 1820s–1830s and the South American branches -- chapter 3 Huth & Co.'s Spanish and German connections during the 1820s–1840s --...