On Executive Power in Great States

by Jacques Necker

Book Overview

Jacques Necker (1732-1804) was a Swiss statesman and financier who played a crucial role in French political life from 1776 to 1789. Born in Geneva, he was a devout Protestant who amassed considerable wealth as a successful banker. In October 1776, he was appointed as director of the Royal Treasury and, later, in June 1777, as director general of finances of France under Louis XVI. While in charge of the finances of the kingdom, his most famous...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0865979146
• ISBN13: 9780865979147
• Release Date: August 2020
• Publisher: Liberty Fund
• Length: 416 Pages
• Weight: 1.50 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 5.9" x 9.0"