The History Of The Confederate Treasury (1901)

By Ernest Ashton Smith

Book Overview

The History of the Confederate Treasury, written by Ernest Ashton Smith and first published in 1901, is a detailed account of the financial operations of the Confederate States of America during the American Civil War. The book traces the development of the Confederate Treasury from its early days, when it relied on loans and bonds to finance the war effort, to its later years, when it resorted to printing paper money and issuing war bonds to keep the economy afloat.The author provides an in-depth analysis of the challenges faced by the Confederacy in financing the war, including the impact of inflation, the difficulty of collecting taxes, and the shortage of gold and silver. He also examines the role of key figures in the Confederate Treasury, such as Secretary of the Treasury Christopher Memminger and his successor George Trenholm.Throughout the book, Smith draws on a wealth of primary sources, including government reports, personal letters, and contemporary newspaper accounts, to provide a comprehensive and engaging history of the Confederate Treasury. He also includes numerous tables and charts to illustrate key financial data, such as the value of Confederate currency and the amount of government debt.Overall, The History of the Confederate Treasury is an important and informative work for anyone interested in the economic history of the American Civil War, and a valuable resource for scholars and researchers in the field.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: 1165662140
• ISBN13: 9781165662142
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 132 Pages
• Weight: 0.53 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 7.5" x 9.3"