An Enquiry Into the Nature and Effects of the Paper Credit of Great Britain - Henry Thornton - Bog

This 19th-century work examines the financial history of Great Britain. In particular, it looks at the nation's use of paper credit, a practice characterized by printing paper notes without corresponding gold backing. Through investigative analysis and historical context, author John Broughton seeks to understand the nature of paper credit and its effects on Britain's economy and larger financial system.
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