A History Of Currency In The United States: With A Brief Description Of The Currency Systems Of All Commercial Nations (1915) (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781164531630)

""A History Of Currency In The United States: With A Brief Description Of The Currency Systems Of All Commercial Nations"" is a book written by Alonzo Barton Hepburn and published in 1915. The book provides a comprehensive history of currency in the United States, covering the period from colonial times to the early 20th century. It also includes a brief overview of the currency systems of other commercial nations of the time.The book is divided into several chapters, each covering a different period of American history. The first chapter focuses on the colonial period, while subsequent chapters cover the Revolutionary War, the early Republic, the Civil War, and the post-Civil War era. The book also discusses the various types of currency used during these periods, including gold and silver coins, paper money, and bank notes.In addition to its focus on American currency, the book also provides a brief overview of the currency systems of other countries, including Great Britain, France, Germany, and Japan. This section of the book provides readers with a broader understanding of the global economic landscape of the time.Overall, ""A History Of Currency In The United States"" is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of American currency and its role in shaping the country's economic development.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: Alonzo Barton Hepburn
ISBN-10: 1164531638
ISBN-13: 9781164531630
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 574
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.67lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 1.16d