International bankers as diplomatic agents during the Napoleonic wars, an example of business diplomacy. How and why were the bankers of Hope & Co and Baring in the period from 1800-1810...Show moreInternational bankers as diplomatic agents during the Napoleonic wars, an example of business diplomacy. How and why were the bankers of Hope & Co and Baring in the period from 1800-1810 involved in diplomatic dealings and what were the effects of their involvement? This question is answered on the basis of three cases: the Louisiana Purchase, the Mexican silver and peace negotiations. Internationale bankiers als diplomatieke agenten gedurende de Napoleontische oorlogen, een voorbeeld van business diplomatie. Hoe en waarom waren de bankiers Hope & Co en Baring betrokken bij diplomatieke acties en wat waren de effecten van hun betrokkenheid? Deze vragen worden behandeld aan de hand van drie cases: de verkoop van Louisiana, het Mexicaanse zilver en vredesbesprekingen.Show less