Bond and the Dollar (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

John Clark Ridpath

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0484283316 ISBN 13: 9780484283311

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Explore a historical critique of national debt and the rise of the money power.

This edition presents a pointed examination of how war finance, currency policy, and financial interests shaped the American economy and politics in the late 19th century.

The text frames debt and monetary policy as central forces in national life, arguing that the balance between life and property has long been tilted by financial interests. It surveys the creation of the bonded debt, the remonetization of silver, and the debates over gold and silver money with a focus on how policy affected ordinary people.

• How war finance and bonds influenced public debt and the national economy
• The debate over gold standard, silver money, and remonetization
• Connections between monetary policy, industry, and political power
• Considerations of civic ideals, independence, and American institutions

Ideal for readers of financial history and political economy who want a critical perspective on money, debt, and national policy.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0484283316
• ISBN 13: 9780484283311
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 45