ABSTRACT

This book, first published in 1904, is an early examination of England’s monetary system: what it is, how it was founded, grew and developed. It analyses the role of trade in this development, and works from the assumption that the material well-being of the country and all its inhabitants is largely dependent upon the money market.

chapter I|6 pages

The Beginning of Banking in England

chapter II|12 pages

Foundation and Growth of the Bank of England

chapter III|9 pages

The Early Private Bankers

chapter VI|9 pages

Factors of the Money Market

chapter VII|20 pages

The Bank Return

chapter VIII|11 pages

The Growth of Joint-Stock Banks

chapter IX|18 pages

Joint-Stock Bank Balance Sheets

chapter X|10 pages

The Bill-Brokers

chapter XI|7 pages

The Clearing House

chapter XII|22 pages

Foreign Exchanges

chapter XIII|17 pages

The Money Article of the Press

chapter XIV|8 pages

Conclusion