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100 1 _aFrancis, John, of the Bank of England
245 1 0 _aChronicles and characters of the stock exchange
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2023
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aAppendix: The anatomy of Exchange Alley, by Daniel Defoe.
500 _aRelease date is 2023-04-27
508 _aBob Taylor, deaurider and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
520 _a"Chronicles and Characters of the Stock Exchange" by John Francis is a historical account written in the mid-19th century. This volume delves into the intricate history surrounding the Stock Exchange, exploring the evolution of the national debt, notable financial events, and the array of characters that shaped its development over time. With a focus on the occurrences and challenges within the financial system, the book aims to provide a narrative that is both engaging and educational. The beginning of the work sets the stage by discussing the origins of the national debt and its implications throughout history. It introduces early financial practices and speculations, detailing how past monarchs used various means—from heavy taxation to dubious loans—to fund their wars and maintain their power. Various anecdotes, including the infamous Tulip Mania and characters like Thomas Guy, serve to illustrate the culture of speculation and the evolution of financial practices in England. The chapter paints a vivid picture of a time when finance shaped not only the economy but also the livelihoods and morals of individuals within society, creating a foundation for the complex financial world we recognize today. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _pOriginally published:
_cUnited States: Wm. Crosby and H. P. Nichols, 1850
653 _aSpeculation
653 _aStock Exchange (London, England)
700 1 _aDefoe, Daniel,
_d1661?-1731
856 4 _uhttps://archive.org/details/chroniclescharac00franuoft
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/70656
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