Fiat Silver: Its Ruinous Effects Shown In History (1895) (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781164644897)

Fiat Silver: Its Ruinous Effects Shown In History is a historical book written by Robert Henry Vickers in 1895. The book explores the impact of the fiat silver currency on various economies throughout history. Vickers argues that the use of fiat silver, which is not backed by a physical commodity such as gold, has led to economic instability and ruinous effects. The author examines the use of fiat silver in ancient civilizations such as Greece and Rome, as well as in more recent times in China and Japan. Vickers also discusses the impact of fiat silver on the American economy during the 19th century. The book provides a detailed analysis of the consequences of using fiat silver as a currency and offers insight into the potential dangers of relying on such a system. Overall, Fiat Silver: Its Ruinous Effects Shown In History is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of currency and its impact on economies.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: Robert Henry Vickers
ISBN-10: 1164644890
ISBN-13: 9781164644897
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 116
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.36lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.24d