provides a comprehensive historical analysis of the shipping industry along Germany's major rivers in the 19th century. It focuses on the economic, political, and industrial transformations that influenced river navigation, highlighting significant events such as the formation of the Zollverein and the impact of various international treaties. The book examines the evolution of trade, transportation, and tariff systems, and their effects on regional and international commerce. Gothein utilizes extensive archival research, particularly from the Cologne Chamber of Commerce, to detail the socio-economic developments and political struggles surrounding river trade. This scholarly work is intended for historians, economists, and scholars interested in the history of commerce and industrialization in Germany. |