ISBN: 9781330551813 - the knights of industry: revelations about foreign long-firms in london (classic reprint) (5 risultati)

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condizione: New. Print on Demand. This book unveils the sordid history of a nefarious group of long-firm swindlers known as "Sledge Drivers." Their industry was deception, and their victims, primarily German merchants enticed by the allure of London. With meticulous documentation, the author traces the rise and fall of these ruthless criminals, detailing the intricate web of alliances they formed with corrupt enquiry agencies and even an aristocratic fraudster. The book delves deep into the psychology of the Sledge Drivers, exposing the moral decay and perverse pride that fueled their criminal activities. The author also examines the historical context, highlighting the unique circumstances that enabled these swindlers to flourish in London's unregulated business environment. Through meticulous analysis of sensational revelations published in the Cologne People's Gazette, this book provides a comprehensive insight into the devastating consequences of unchecked greed and the inherent dangers of reckless immigration. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…

Condizione: Sehr gut. Zustand: Sehr gut | Seiten: 308 | Sprache: Englisch | Produktart: Bücher | Keine Beschreibung verfügbar.

Condizione: Hervorragend. Zustand: Hervorragend | Seiten: 308 | Sprache: Englisch | Produktart: Bücher | Keine Beschreibung verfügbar.