The History of the Distillers Company, 1887-1939: Diversification and Growth in Whisky and Chemicals [Hardcover]

R. B. Weir (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0198288670 | ISBN-13: 978-0198288671 | Publication Date: February 1, 1996

A thoroughly researched and definitive history of a major company in a major industry by the expert in the field. The author has penetrated the "tartan curtain" to uncover a great deal of new material on the Scotch whisky industry, such as DCL's organization of bootlegging during American prohibition. But as well as chronicling DCL's potable activities and the development of its chemical activities, he relates his findings to a wide range of issues of current interest in business history, such as diversification, acquisition, and size.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"Weir's book makes a significant,and very readable,contribution to the history of the whiskey industry..."--Business History Review

"Weir's detailed and carefully written study will remain the standard history for many years."--American Historical Review

About the Author

R. B. Weir is at University of York.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 456 pages
• Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA (February 1, 1996)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0198288670
• ISBN-13: 978-0198288671
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 6.1 x 1.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.8 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #4,521,499 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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