THE RISE OF THE METAL AND ARMAMENT INDUSTRIES IN BERLIN AND BRANDENBURG 1712-1795.

Reports on the rise of the metal and armament industries in Berlin and Brandenburg between 1712 and 1795, during the reigns of Frederick William I and Frederick II of Prussia. Prominence of the house of Splitgerber and Daum during this period; Peculiar nature of the state during this period, and how this nature aided the rapid progress of the firm; Prussian woolen trade to Russia; Their management of royal industrial establishments, such as forges and ironworks; Their success under Frederick the Great; Their financial activities; Death of Daum; Details of their gains and losses during this period; Operations of the company after the deaths of Splitgerber and Frederick.