Items related to A Free Nation Deep in Debt: The Financial Roots of...
Synopsis
For the greater part of recorded history the most successful and powerful states were autocracies; yet now the world is increasingly dominated by democracies. In A Free Nation Deep in Debt, James Macdonald provides a novel answer for how and why this political transformation occurred. The pressures of war finance led ancient states to store up treasure; and treasure accumulation invariably favored autocratic states. But when the art of public borrowing was developed by the city-states of medieval Italy as a democratic alternative to the treasure chest, the balance of power tipped. From that point on, the pressures of war favored states with the greatest public creditworthiness; and the most creditworthy states were invariably those in which the people who provided the money also controlled the government. Democracy had found a secret weapon and the era of the citizen creditor was born. Macdonald unfolds this tale in a sweeping history that starts in biblical times, passes via medieval Italy to the wars and revolutions of the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries, and ends with the great bond drives that financed the two world wars.
"synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title.
About the Author
James Macdonald was an investment banker for many years. He lives in Oxford, England.
"About this title" may belong to another edition of this title.
Search results for A Free Nation Deep in Debt: The Financial Roots of...
Stock Image
A Free Nation Deep in Debt: The Financial Roots of Democracy
Published by
Princeton University Press (edition ), 2006
ISBN 10: 0691126321
ISBN 13: 9780691126326
Used
Paperback
Seller: BooksRun, Philadelphia, PA, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Paperback. Condition: Fair. The item might be beaten up but readable. May contain markings or highlighting, as well as stains, bent corners, or any other major defect, but the text is not obscured in any way. Seller Inventory # 0691126321-7-1
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
A Free Nation Deep in Debt: The Financial Roots of Democracy
Published by
Princeton University Press, 2006
ISBN 10: 0691126321
ISBN 13: 9780691126326
Used
paperback
Seller: Open Books, Chicago, IL, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
paperback. Condition: Very Good. Open Books is a nonprofit social venture that provides literacy experiences for thousands of readers each year through inspiring programs and creative capitalization of books. Seller Inventory # mon0000812707
Quantity: 1 available
Seller Image
A Free Nation Deep in Debt: The Financial Roots of Democracy
Published by
Princeton University Press, 2006
ISBN 10: 0691126321
ISBN 13: 9780691126326
Used
Softcover
Seller: Bay State Book Company, North Smithfield, RI, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: good. The book is in good condition with all pages and cover intact, including the dust jacket if originally issued. The spine may show light wear. Pages may contain some notes or highlighting, and there might be a "From the library of" label. Boxed set packaging, shrink wrap, or included media like CDs may be missing. Seller Inventory # BSM.OER2
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
A Free Nation Deep in Debt: The Financial Roots of Democracy
Published by
Princeton University Press, 2006
ISBN 10: 0691126321
ISBN 13: 9780691126326
Used
paperback
Seller: Textbooks_Source, Columbia, MO, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
paperback. Condition: Good. Ships in a BOX from Central Missouri! May not include working access code. Will not include dust jacket. Has used sticker(s) and some writing or highlighting. UPS shipping for most packages, (Priority Mail for AK/HI/APO/PO Boxes). Seller Inventory # 001108039U
Quantity: 4 available
Stock Image
A Free Nation Deep in Debt: The Financial Roots Of Democracy
Published by
Princeton University Press, 2006
ISBN 10: 0691126321
ISBN 13: 9780691126326
New
Softcover
Seller: Labyrinth Books, Princeton, NJ, U.S.A.
Seller rating 4 out of 5 stars
Condition: New. Seller Inventory # 126885
Quantity: 10 available
Seller Image
Free Nation Deep in Debt : The Financial Roots Of Democracy
Published by
Princeton University Press, 2006
ISBN 10: 0691126321
ISBN 13: 9780691126326
Used
Softcover
Seller: GreatBookPrices, Columbia, MD, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: As New. Unread book in perfect condition. Seller Inventory # 4026668
Quantity: 2 available
Seller Image
Free Nation Deep in Debt : The Financial Roots Of Democracy
Published by
Princeton University Press, 2006
ISBN 10: 0691126321
ISBN 13: 9780691126326
New
Softcover
Seller: GreatBookPrices, Columbia, MD, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: New. Seller Inventory # 4026668-n
Quantity: 2 available
Stock Image
A Free Nation Deep in Debt: The Financial Roots of Democracy
Published by
Princeton University Press, 2006
ISBN 10: 0691126321
ISBN 13: 9780691126326
New
Softcover
Seller: Best Price, Torrance, CA, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: New. SUPER FAST SHIPPING. Seller Inventory # 9780691126326
Quantity: 2 available
Stock Image
A Free Nation Deep in Debt - The Financial Roots of Democracy
Seller: PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, United Kingdom
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. Seller Inventory # WP-9780691126326
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
A Free Nation Deep in Debt: The Financial Roots of Democracy
Published by
Princeton University Press, 2006
ISBN 10: 0691126321
ISBN 13: 9780691126326
New
Softcover
First Edition
Seller: Kennys Bookshop and Art Galleries Ltd., Galway, GY, Ireland
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: New. For the greater part of recorded history, the most successful and powerful states were autocracies; yet the world is increasingly dominated by democracies. This book provides a novel answer for how and why this political transformation occurred. It presents a history that starts in biblical times. Num Pages: 576 pages, 18 line illus. 22 tables. BIC Classification: HBG; KCZ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 229 x 150 x 35. Weight in Grams: 934. . 2006. 1st Princeton Ed. Paperback. . . . . Seller Inventory # V9780691126326
Quantity: 1 available