Icelandic merchants and finance reign in a shifting era
The article traces Icelandic commercial power from 1915 to 1927, detailing how foreign and local banks funded glitzy ventures, the rise of aggressive traders, and a shift in leadership. It highlights Tryggvi Gunnarsson and peers shaping policy to empower many with capital while fighting excessive control by a few, amid price swings and political friction.
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Bann Tima
Danmark
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Danskra Kaupsyslumanna
Tryggva Gunnarsson
Leitni Manna
Hann
Motfallinn Pvi
Mikid i Hendur Einstakra Manna
Lyfta Vidfangsemunum Samatarfi Vidtekum Félagsskap
Tryggvi Gunnarsson
Sinu i Pdégy Nordlenzkra Beenda Vakti Tri Beirra
M&tt
Samtakanna
Niclifandi
Af Starfi Tryggva Og Samtidarmanna Hans
Pessir
Mikil Regnsta
Ndlifandi Kaupsyslum
Er Sagt
Stad Bess
Pau
Tima
Moguleikanna
Vaxandi
Geta Attu Veltufjarins
Upp
Samkeppnis
Innbyrdis Strid
Alltaf Er Samfara Belrri Stefnu
Sjalfir Braskararnir
Veita Fé Pvi
Bankarnir
Yfir
Stadina Var
Sveinborn
Tryggva Pérhallsson
Jonas Jéonsson
Svefninum
Bentu
Bankanna Var Komid
En Pvi Verki
Nzrri
Lokidenn
Prelatsk
Samkeppnismanna
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