In this book, Sir Compton Mackenzie tells the story of an enterprise typical of the mid-Victorian era: the founding of the Chartered Bank in the East based on the belief that Commerce is the great civilizer.This is the tale of four generations of British men (and Irish too) who forsook counters and desks in their homelands to serve the Chartered Bank of India, Australia and China . No dustjacket. Map of the realms of silver. With illustrations. Cover is a bit sunfaded. Gilt crest of cover and gilt lettering on spine.

Banking India Australia China Victorian