From Christopher Columbus to the Robber Barons
A Financial History of the United States 1492–1900
Author: Jerry W. Markham Series: Financial History of the United States
Originally published in 2002, this book describes the finance in Europe that was available for transport to the American colonies. The work relates the development of the U.S. banking system, the creation and growth of the stock and commodity markets and the rise of the insurance industry.
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Originally published in 2002, this book describes the finance in Europe that was available for transport to the American colonies. The work relates the development of the U.S. banking system, the creation and growth of the stock and commodity markets and the rise of the insurance industry.
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Originally published in 2002, this is the first of three volumes in a history of finance in America. This volume covers the period from the 'discovery' of America to the end of the nineteenth century. It describes the status of finance in Europe at the time of Christopher Columbus' voyage to America. It then traces its transfer and development in America through the Revolution, into the Civil War and beyond to the speculative excesses occurring after that event.
About the Author
Jerry W. Markham is a professor of law at Florida International University in Miami, USA, where he teaches corporate and international business law.
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