Financial and Political Facts of the Eighteenth Century is a concise, data‑driven examination of Britain’s finances across the long eighteenth century.
It brings together revenue, expenditure, debt, and trade with comparative figures that illuminate the era’s economic growth and public finance challenges. This edition expands the original pamphlet into a compact, reference‑style work that aims to assist readers, policymakers, and students alike.
The book frames key questions about national wealth, taxation, and the evolution of public credit. It assembles tables and notes that illustrate how revenue and debt evolved, how the sinking fund operated, and how imports and exports shaped economic power. Its practical approach makes complex financial history accessible in a small, focused volume.
What you’ll experience
- Accessible summaries of tax policy, public debt, and government finances in the eighteenth century
- Comparative estimates of revenue, expenditure, and trade for Great Britain
- Explanations of the sinking fund, funded debt, and related reforms
- Tables and appendices that support quick reference and deeper study
Ideal for readers of economic history, finance, and policy, this edition serves as a compact guide to the financial underpinnings of a transformative era.