Gorin­chem in bedrijf

The book Gorinchem in business provides an overview of the economic development of Gorinchem through the centuries, with special attention to the 19^e century. Gorinchem originated around the year 1000 at the confluence of the Linge and Merwede rivers, which gave the city a favorable starting point for trade and shipping. The city developed under the influence of the lords of Arkel and probably received city rights in 1382. Despite limited space within the city walls, business grew, especially outside the city, where in the 19^e In the 19th century, small craft businesses grew into industrial enterprises. Prominent entrepreneurial families like Van Andel, Ravenswaaij, and De Vries Robbé played a major role in this. The publication is based on archival documents and local newspapers and contains extensive details about Gorinchem's business community, although not all sectors are covered.