This report was commissioned by the British government to evaluate the economic impact of the Prussian Commercial Union, a free trade agreement between Prussia and several German states. Sir John Bowring, a prominent diplomat and economist, conducted extensive research and analysis and presented his findings in this report. The report is a valuable resource for historians and economists interested in European economic integration and trade relations in the mid-19th century.

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