Emerson On Sound Money; A Speech, 1896

By Willis George Emerson

A stirring doorway to a pivotal era, Emerson On Sound Money opens with a voice that still resonates today. This is a field-tested speech, a political essay and a historical oration that turns public debate into living history. Willis George Emerson's 1896 address-prepared for classrooms, debate halls, and reading rooms-offers sharp, accessible insights into sound money advocacy and the gold standard debates that shaped monetary policy in late nineteenth century america. Read as a concise argument for reform, it doubles as a guide to the era's public discourse, weaving rhetoric with rigorous critique and inviting readers to weigh monetary policy, reform writings, and the practical consequences of financial policy on everyday life. It is at once a classroom teaching use and a researcher reference collection, essential for students and scholars alike. Historically significant as a well-preserved specimen from gilded age america, this edition restores the vitality of the original voice for today's and tomorrow's readers. Not merely a reprint, it is a collector's item and a cultural treasure, valuable to casual readers seeking clear, human storytelling and to classic-literature collectors pursuing authentic primary sources. A compact, compelling portal into late nineteenth century america, this book makes a memorable case for understanding how monetary arguments shaped public life, politics, and the course of national policy.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 9354751989
• ISBN13: 9789354751981
• Release Date: June 2021
• Publisher: Alpha Edition
• Length: 38 Pages
• Weight: 0.15 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"