Excerpt from The Life of Sir Thomas Gresham: Founder of the Royal Exchange
Merit of having been the first to counsel a strict regard to the pecuniary obligations of the State.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book illuminates the life of Sir Thomas Gresham, founder of the Royal Exchange and Gresham College. Born into a wealthy merchant family in 1519, Gresham played a crucial role in managing England's finances during the Tudor period, navigating a series of economic challenges and political uncertainties. As a leading merchant, he advised the government on financial matters, negotiated loans, and helped stabilize the currency. Gresham's innovative ideas and practices in international trade and finance left a lasting impact on England's economic development. This book delves into his contributions, exploring his strategies for managing debt, promoting commerce, and fostering financial stability. By examining Gresham's life and work, the book sheds new light on the intertwined worlds of finance, commerce, and politics in 16th-century England, highlighting his enduring legacy as a pioneer in the field of economics. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781331444701_0
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