Conflict, Commerce and Franco-Scottish Relations, 1560-1713 (Perspectives in Economic and Social History)

Using untapped archival sources from Britain, France and America, Talbott presents a comparative view of British relations with France over the long seventeenth century. Acknowledgements 10 List of Figures and Tables 14 Introduction 16 1. Beyond 1560 30 2. Markets and Merchants 50 3. ‘The Custom House Offi cers are So Agog of Seizing’ 70 4. ‘Fire that’s Kindled Within Doores’ 90 5. ‘In Pursuit of His Majesty’s Enemies’ 112 6. ‘For the Security and Encouragement of the Free Trade of Scotland’ 128 7. Beyond 1707 150 Conclusion 168 Appendices 174 Notes 184 Works Cited 222 Index 242 By Siobhan Talbott. Includes Bibliographical References And Index.