A History Of Banking In The United States V1 (1900) (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781436660549)

""A History of Banking in the United States V1 (1900)"" is a comprehensive book written by John Jay Knox, an American banker and comptroller of the currency from 1872 to 1884. The book provides a detailed account of the development of banking in the United States from the colonial era to the turn of the 20th century. The book is divided into several chapters, each covering a specific period in the history of banking in the United States. The first chapter discusses the early history of banking in the colonies, including the establishment of the Bank of North America in 1781 and the First Bank of the United States in 1791. The subsequent chapters cover the development of state banking, the rise of the Second Bank of the United States, and the subsequent controversies that led to its demise. The book also discusses the impact of the Civil War on banking and the subsequent establishment of the National Banking System. Throughout the book, Knox provides detailed information on the various banking systems that existed in the United States and the challenges they faced. He also discusses the role of government in regulating banking and the various banking crises that occurred during the 19th century.Overall, ""A History of Banking in the United States V1 (1900)"" is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of banking in the United States. It provides a thorough and well-researched account of the development of banking in the country and the various challenges that were faced along the way.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.

Author: John Jay Knox
ISBN-10: 1436660548
ISBN-13: 9781436660549
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 06/02/2008
Pages: 404
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.68lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 1.06d