Between empires

Description:

This study examines the wholesale trade in sugar from Brazil to markets in Europe. The author finds that, in spite of the political obstacles that existed during the years covered, the trade persisted because it was not subject to monopolies and was relatively lightly regulated and taxed.

subjects: Sugar trade,  History,  Brazil, commerce,  Industries, brazil,  Brazil, foreign relations,  Handel,  Kooplieden,  Zuckerhandel

Places: Brazil,  Northern Europe

Times: 17th century,  16th century