In early modern times, Seville was the most important hub for the
transatlantic economy. It attracted a large number of foreign merchants
who connected the American with the European markets. While the
transatlantic axis of this trade has drawn much attention in
historiography, the connection between Seville and the European Atlantic
coast has largely been ignored. Therefore, this book analyzes the
central actors of this trade route who were the Flemish and French
merchants of Seville. Following their commercial activities, it shows
features of their private and business networks in Seville and displays
fundamental structures and processes of the European and transatlantic
economy.