By studying Colin Campbell’s ego-network during his directorship of the Swedish East India Company (SOIC) between 1731 and 1757, this thesis attempts to shed light on self-organised, cross-country...Show moreBy studying Colin Campbell’s ego-network during his directorship of the Swedish East India Company (SOIC) between 1731 and 1757, this thesis attempts to shed light on self-organised, cross-country mercantile networks in the North Sea area. In addition, attention is focused on the development of social capital through network-formation, the modus operandi of Scottish mercantile networks, and the transnational character of the SOIC.Show less
