International Rivalry and Free Trade Origins, 1660–78

Abstract

Trade a party issue after the Restoration, 412. — Fear of French commercial rivalry, 413. — Concern about the state of English trade, 416. — Fortrey on “England's Interest and Improvement,” 418. — Mun on “England's Treasure,” 421. — Alarm at the success of Colbert's policies, 423. — Prohibition of French imports, and reasons for its lapse, 425. — Continued fear of French competition, 428. — Chamberlayne on “England's Wants,” 430. — Reynel on “The True English Interest,” 432. — Prohibition of trade with France, 433. — Conclusion, 434.