The Life and Times of Sir Thomas Gresham; Comp. Chiefly From His Correspondence Preserved in Her Majesty's State-paper Office: Including Notices of Ma

The Life and Times of Sir Thomas Gresham Comp Chiefly from His Correspondence Preserved in Her Majestys State-Paper Office Including Notices of Many of His Contemporaries is a comprehensive biographical account of one of the most successful merchants and diplomats of the Elizabethan era. It covers his early life, business career, and extensive diplomatic and political work, including his role in the establishment of the Royal Exchange. This book is essential for anyone interested in the history of commerce or the development of international relations.