The King's Customs: An Account Of Maritime Revenue And Contraband Traffic In England, Scotland, And Ireland, From The Earliest Times To The Year 1800 (1908)
""The King's Customs: An Account Of Maritime Revenue And Contraband Traffic In England, Scotland, And Ireland, From The Earliest Times To The Year 1800"" is a historical book written by Henry Atton and published in 1908. The book provides a detailed account of the maritime revenue and contraband traffic in England, Scotland, and Ireland from the earliest times until the year 1800. Atton explores the various customs and duties imposed by the monarchs of England, Scotland, and Ireland on imported and exported goods. He also ...
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""The King's Customs: An Account Of Maritime Revenue And Contraband Traffic In England, Scotland, And Ireland, From The Earliest Times To The Year 1800"" is a historical book written by Henry Atton and published in 1908. The book provides a detailed account of the maritime revenue and contraband traffic in England, Scotland, and Ireland from the earliest times until the year 1800. Atton explores the various customs and duties imposed by the monarchs of England, Scotland, and Ireland on imported and exported goods. He also delves into the smuggling and contraband trade that flourished during this period, and the measures taken by the authorities to combat it. The book covers a wide range of topics, including the establishment of customs houses, the role of customs officers, the development of the navy, the impact of wars on trade, and the evolution of the customs system over time. Overall, ""The King's Customs"" is a valuable resource for historians, scholars, and anyone interested in the economic and political history of England, Scotland, and Ireland. It provides a comprehensive overview of the customs and revenue system of these countries, shedding light on the complex and fascinating world of maritime trade in the past.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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