Reflecting Imperial Overstretch and New Realities

The narrative explores the formation and brief history of the British Trade Corporation, established by Royal Charter in 1917. Initially intended to operate for sixty years, the corporation faced challenges and was ultimately merged with the Anglo-Austrian Bank in 1926, leading to its absorption into the Anglo-International Bank. This comprehensive history delves into the corporation's turbulent nine-year existence and its impact on the banking sector during that era.