The Internal And Social Organization Of Drapers’ Company Of London

From the late 14th century.with the development of commodity economy and The bud of capitalism,the gilds in cities started to form companies by developing and cooperating.The appearance of company adapted to the economic development.forming a clear division between craftsmen and businessmen,which is good for the improvement of the production efficiency and the accumulation of business capital,At the same time,company participated in the public events of cities both in political and economic way.whicheffectively promoted the development of the city. The Drapers’Company of London is a product of economic development during this period,on one hand,it promoted the development of the cloth trade of England, on the other hand.it played an important role in the city of London.In addition to foreword and epilogue, the thesis is divided into four parts.The first chapter mainly discusses the development of English cloth trade from 15th to 17th century.The first part is mainly about the development of English woolen industry before 15th century. The second part discusses the development of English cloth export trade and woolen industry between 15th and 17th century,carding the economic background of the development of the Drapers’Company of London during 16th to 17th century.The second chapter mainly discusses the internal situation of the Drapers’Company of London.The first part mainly introduces the organizational structure and activities inside the Draper’s Company.The second part introduces the Draper’s Hall and the management of Draper’s Company.The third part briefly summaries the financial situation and charity of Draper’s Company during this period.The third chapter mainly discuesses the participation of Draper’s Company in public affairs of London.The first part illustrates the participation into London municipal administration of Drapers’Company both in economic and political way.The second part resumes the participation of Drapers’Company into the celebrations and pageants of London.The four chapter mainly discuesses the the historical position and present situation of Draper’s Company.The first part analyses the historical position of Draper’s Company,mainiy about the economic and political influence on London even on England.The second part mainly introduces the present situation of Drapers’ Company.