Introduction -- Part I. Emerging Champion -- Chapter 1. Winning the Peace -- Chapter 2. British Trade Bank -- Chapter 3. Finance and Industry -- Chapter 4. Dash for Growth -- Part II. Merchant Adventurer -- Chapter 5. Russia -- Chapter 6. Turkey -- Chapter 7. Middle East -- Chapter 8....

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