Dissertations on Government, the Affairs of the Bank, and Paper Money (1838) (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781162188997)

Dissertations On Government, The Affairs Of The Bank, And Paper Money (1838) is a book written by the famous political philosopher and revolutionary, Thomas Paine. The book is a collection of three essays that delve into the topics of government, banking, and paper money. In the first essay, Paine discusses the nature of government and its role in society. He argues that government should be based on the principles of democracy and that the people should have a say in how they are governed. He also criticizes the idea of hereditary monarchy and argues that it is a form of tyranny.In the second essay, Paine turns his attention to the banking system and the role of the Bank of England. He argues that the bank has too much power and that it is responsible for many of the financial problems facing the country. He also suggests that the government should take control of the bank and use it for the benefit of the people.In the third essay, Paine discusses the use of paper money and its impact on the economy. He argues that paper money is not real wealth and that it can lead to inflation and financial instability. He suggests that the government should only issue paper money in limited quantities and that it should be backed by real assets.Overall, Dissertations On Government, The Affairs Of The Bank, And Paper Money is a thought-provoking book that offers insights into some of the most pressing political and economic issues of the time. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the ideas of Thomas Paine and the history of political philosophy.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: Thomas Paine
ISBN-10: 1162188995
ISBN-13: 9781162188997
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 05/22/2010
Pages: 56
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 0.56lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.25d