Money, Silver, And Finance (1896)

By John Howard Cowperthwait

Book Overview

Money, Silver, and Finance is a book written by John Howard Cowperthwait and originally published in 1896. It is a comprehensive study of the history and development of money, silver, and finance, examining the economic principles and theories behind them. The book delves into the history of money, from the early barter system to the development of coins and paper currency. It also explores the role of silver in monetary systems, including its use as a standard for currency and its impact on international trade. Additionally, Cowperthwait analyzes the financial systems of various countries, including the United States, Great Britain, and France, and provides insight into the workings of central banks and the gold standard. The book is a valuable resource for students and scholars of economics, as well as anyone interested in the history of money and finance.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1437090656
• ISBN13: 9781437090659
• Release Date: October 2008
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 252 Pages
• Weight: 0.75 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"