Bøger i Financial History serien

This book analyses the formation of the Spanish banking system. It provides a general overview of European financial systems in operation during the mid-nineteenth century, followed by a detailed analysis of the economic and institutional changes that gave rise to a new form of banking in Spain.

This book examines one of the most famous economic-policy episodes in British history, offering an entirely novel and very sophisticated account. It explains key monetary and financial institutions in a highly accessible way, builds a novel interpretation of the creation and early years of the Bank of England from previously undiscovered archival data, shows who stood to benefit, and how, from the many innovations in money, banking and public finance being proposed by contemporary entrepreneurs and illustrates how knowing the financial constraints and objectives of government is essential for understanding the stakes and outcome of legislation pertaining to money and banking.

Despite their economic and social importance, there are relatively few book-length studies of national insurance industries. This collection of nine essays by a group of international experts redresses this balance; providing an extensive geographical and thematic spread, linked via an extensive introduction.

Despite their economic and social importance, there are relatively few book-length studies of national insurance industries. This collection of nine essays by a group of international experts redresses this balance; providing an extensive geographical and thematic spread, linked via an extensive introduction.