Considerations on the Present State of Bank Notes, Specie, and Bullion: In a Series of Letters, Addressed to the Right Honorable in Two Parts (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Mercator

9780366494156: Considerations on the Present State of Bank Notes, Specie, and Bullion: In a Series of Letters, Addressed to the Right Honorable in Two Parts (Classic Reprint)

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ISBN 10: 0366494155 ISBN 13: 9780366494156

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

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Gain a window into early 19th‑century monetary policy in this focused collection of Mercator’s letters.

These writings argue how coin, bullion, and bank notes shaped the economy, and what government moves could do to stabilize or destabilize payments and trade.

In these letters, the author analyzes parliamentary proposals that sought to control money by law. The discussions touch on legal tender, the value of gold and guineas, and the risks of coercive measures. Readers see practical concerns about preventing coin hoarding, balancing notes with metal, and the role of banks in maintaining trusted payments.

Explore the arguments for and against making bank notes legal tender.
Learn how coin and bullion prices influenced everyday money and trade.
Understand early 1800s debates about government action, private banks, and financial stability.
See a historical perspective on how policy ideas were debated and defended in Parliament.

Ideal for readers of financial history and those curious about how monetary policy shaped commerce long ago, this edition offers a clear, contemporary‑level view of a pivotal moment in monetary thought.

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