It is generally conceded that mercantile capitalism preceded and prepared the ground for modern industrial capitalism. (Eric Roll, Baron Roll of Ipsden)

It is generally conceded that mercantile capitalism preceded and prepared the ground for modern industrial capitalism.

Eric Roll, Baron Roll of Ipsden

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