Antwerp, Fonds Mercator, 1998 Hardcover, in blue veil, with illustrated dustwrappers, in slipcase, 25x34cm, 514pp., with lots of coulorfull pictures also in black and white. ISBN 906153397.
This book draws a constant parallel between the history of the company itself and hte economic, social and political life in belgium over 175 years. Through the course of a revolution, two world wars, the Cold War and half a dozen major economic crises, the Brussels-based holding company has both made history and experienced its vicissitudes. Amongst the numerous participants in this adventure, several have left upon Belgium's story the stamp of their exceptional personalities.