Forgotten Fortunes Editorial · Article Discussion
Read the original research: London’s Pepper Glut, Candle Auctions, and the 1697 Spitalfields Calico Riots
Story overview: Imported pepper and Indian cotton transformed London’s markets—and angered domestic producers. Auctions, gluts and protests reveal the politics behind early consumer trade.
Discussion question: Which turning point, decision, or missing piece of evidence most changes how you interpret this story?
Have a different interpretation? Share the evidence and explain why.
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