Paper Republic: The Struggle for Money, Credit and Independence in the Republic of Texas - Hardcover

Bevill, James P.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1933979259 ISBN 13: 9781933979250

Publisher: Bright Sky Publishing, 2010

Synopsis

Offering a new take on the stirring story of the Texas Revolution, this history focuses on the financial underpinnings and monetary issues that factored into the struggle. Deftly weaving numismatics and history into an engaging and highly entertaining narrative, the story unveils a verifiable trail of many of the most significant people and events surrounding the struggle for independence in Texas. It is replete with colorful anecdotes about visionary kings, obsessive dictators, crooked politicians, and counterfeiters, and includes a detailed history of each piece of coin and currency used in the old Republic.

About this title

About the Author:

James P. Bevill is a wealth management advisor, a former president of the Bellaire Coin Club, a former vice president of the Texas Numismatic Association, and an honorary member of the Sons of the Republic of Texas.

Review:

"A handsomely designed and illustrated history of Texas . . . Bevill strikes a nice balance between the esoterica that only a numismatist such as himself could love and the more general information a casual reader desires."  —Austin American Statesman

"It's a remarkable feat, utilizing years of study in acquiring his own collection, as well as enlisting the help of some of the most knowledgeable people in that field. This book will have a permanent place with my Texana collection."  —thefacts.com, Brazoria County News

"If you only read one Texas history book this year, get The Paper Republic and read it cover to cover. I promise that you will learn things about the history of Texas that you have never read before."  —www.texas-page.blogspot.com

"Lushly illustrated."  —American History Magazine

About this edition

• Publisher: Bright Sky Publishing
• Publication date: 2010
• ISBN 10: 1933979259
• ISBN 13: 9781933979250
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 352