Capital of Capital: Money, Banking, and Power in New York City, 1784-2012

by Steven H. Jaffe, Museum of the City of New York, Jessica Lautin

Book Overview

From Revolutionary Era bank notes to the 2008 financial collapse, Capital of Capital explores how New York City gave rise to a banking industry that in turn made the American and world economies. Capital of Capital also examines the frequently contentious evolution of the banking business, its role in making New York City an international economic center, and its influence on America's politics, society, and culture.

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• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0231169108
• ISBN13: 9780231169103
• Release Date: May 2014
• Publisher: Columbia University Press
• Length: 304 Pages
• Weight: 1.45 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 7.2" x 10.1"