The Making of the Modern Corporation : The Casa Di San Giorgio and Its Legacy (1446-1720)

This book traces the origins of a financial institution, the modern corporation, in Genoa and reconstructs its diffusion in England, the Netherlands, and France. At its inception, the Casa di San Giorgio (1407–1805) was entrusted with managing the public debt in Genoa. Over time, it took on powers w...

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