In rejecting the traditional identification of the Suffolk System with Gresham's Law, this article uses economic theory to sharpen our perspective on historical business reality.

The role of “proto-factories” in the industrial development of eighteenth-century Europe is explored through comparison of three Bohemian examples.

The ability of some New York businessmen to exploit the war economy of the Revolution is suggested in this study of their pursuits and profits.

The problems and experiences of the largest American powder producer form an interesting case study of the effects of the Civil War upon business.

The following brief tour through Harvard's Kress Library should acquaint scholars with that collection's unique strengths and whet their appetites for further exploration of its shelves.

In the manner of the Creole tradesmen of Louisiana, whose lagniappe to their patrons is legendary, the Editors offer a similar bonus to readers of the Review. Instead of trifling presents added to a purchase, however, our lagniappe will be notes and documents illustrative of the evolution of business enterprise.