The (liberal) merchants in the port cities of Prussia suffered from the protectionist measures of the Zollverein, and Prince-Smith soon found himself becoming political active, becoming one of the more outspoken proponents of Manchester capitalism free trade.
Led by Richard Cobden and John Bright, it won a wide hearing for its argument that free trade would lead to a more equitable society, making essential products available to all.
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The great champions of the "Manchester School" were Richard Cobden and John Bright.
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Theoretically, Manchester Liberalism was founded on the writings of David Hume, Adam Smith and Jean-Baptiste Say.
Manchester capitalism, a socio-economic and political movement of the 19th century
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