Enterprise and growth in the early engineeing industry : the case of James Nasmyth

This thesis is a business and technical history of James Nasmyth's engineering Firms established at the Bridqewater Foundry, Patricroft, near Manchester, between 1836 and 1856. Th~ First two chapters examine the role and contribution of his partners in providinq capital resources, business conn...

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Main Author: Cantrell, John Anthony
Published: University of Manchester 1982
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Online Access:http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.603312