The thrilling story of the English merchant adventurers who changed the world.

In the mid-sixteenth century, England was a small and relatively insignificant kingdom on the periphery of Europe, and it had begun to face a daunting array of social, commercial and political problems. Struggling with a single export – woollen cloth – a group of merchants formed arguably the world’s first joint-stock company and set out to seek new markets and trading partners. This start-up venture transformed England in to a global power and sowed the seeds of nascent modern America.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Dr Simon Targett is a writer, historian and media consultant who has served as a correspondent and senior editor on the Financial Times and as global editor-in-chief of The Boston Consulting Group. Here he will discuss New World, Inc.- the riveting story of pilgrims, profits and the venture capitalists behind Sir Francis Drake and Sir Walter Raleigh.

“Part business history, part swashbuckling adventurer’s tale… A fascinating read.”
Larrie D. Ferreiro, author of Brothers At Arms

“Fascinating… Powerful and convincing” BBC History Magazine

Photo of Dr Simon Targett (c) Nicky Adams