Montagu Norman

By John Hargrave and Sir John Hargrave Sir

Book Overview

The book ""Montagu Norman"" by John Hargrave is a biography of the British banker and economist Montagu Norman. Norman was the governor of the Bank of England from 1920 to 1944, a period that included the Great Depression and World War II. Hargrave's book explores Norman's life and career, including his upbringing, education, and early career in banking. The book also delves into Norman's controversial policies as governor of the Bank of England, including his support for the gold standard and his handling of the financial crisis of the 1930s. Hargrave draws on a range of sources, including Norman's personal papers and interviews with his contemporaries, to provide a comprehensive and insightful portrait of this influential figure in British economic history.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: 1432517708
• ISBN13: 9781432517700
• Release Date: March 2007
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 252 Pages
• Weight: 0.82 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"