Rijeka's example of the evolution of commercial legal acts and forms of merchant organisation by the end of the 18th century

The author researches the legal history aspect of the evolution of business activities and the influence of the state on the development of different forms of business activities. Besides referring to some examples from the Antiquity, the author analyzes medieval forms of business, particularly in maritime affairs at the Adriatic area. They were developed without special influence of public authorities, through business practices and trade...