The role of the government in the import substitution of sailcloth, cordage and gunpowder in England 1558-1642

This thesis examines the role of the Crown in the import substitution of munitions of warfare in England from 1558 to 1642. It will attempt to determine whether the Crown was responsible for their introduction and subsequent development, and if it was, why. The cordage, sailcloth and gunpowder indus...

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Main Author: Morris, Martha
Published: London School of Economics and Political Science (University of London) 2000
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Online Access:http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.645555