Select Tracts And Documents Illustrative Of English Monetary History, 1626-1730 (1896) - William Arthur Shaw - Bog

""Select Tracts and Documents Illustrative of English Monetary History, 1626-1730"" is a historical book written by William Arthur Shaw and published in 1896. The book is a collection of primary sources that shed light on the evolution of English monetary policy during the period between 1626 and 1730. The sources include official government documents, pamphlets, speeches, and letters written by influential figures such as Sir William Petty, John Locke, and Isaac Newton. The book covers a range of topics related to monetary policy, including the establishment of the Bank of England, the rise of paper money, the impact of the recoinage of 1696, and the debates over the value of silver and gold. The book also provides historical context and analysis to help readers understand the significance of these sources in the broader context of English economic and political history. Overall, ""Select Tracts and Documents Illustrative of English Monetary History, 1626-1730"" is a valuable resource for historians, economists, and anyone interested in the history of money and finance.Comprising Works Of Robert Cotton, Henry Robinson, Richard Temple And J. S., Isaac Newton, John Conduitt. Together With Extracts From The Domestic State Papers At H. M. Record Office.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.