Money and Politics in America, 1755-1775
A Study in the Currency Act of 1764 and the Political Economy of Revolution
By Joseph Ernst | Publisher: Omohundro Institute and UNC Press
About the book
Although it is obvious that politics, money, and economic conditions were closely interrelated in the twenty years before the Revolution, this is the first account to bring together these strands of early American experience. Ernst also provides and analytical case study of the impact on America of British monetary policy during a period of dramatic shifts in the Atlantic economy and suggests that earlier studies are questionable because of theoretical misconceptions concerning the importance of visible“ money.”
Originally published in 1973.
A UNC Press Enduring Edition — UNC Press Enduring Editions use the latest in digital technology to make available again books from our distinguished backlist that were previously out of print. These editions are published unaltered from the original, and are presented in affordable paperback formats, bringing readers both historical and cultural value.
Editions of Money and Politics in America, 1755-1775
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9780807812174
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780807896600
- EBook
- ISBN 9780807839713
- EBook
- ISBN 9781469615806
- EBook
- ISBN 9798890877239
- PDF
- ISBN 9798890877222
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Although it is obvious that politics, money, and economic conditions were closely interrelated in the twenty years before the Revolution, this is the first account to bring together these strands of early American experience. Ernst also provides and analytical case study of the impact on America of British monetary policy during a period of dramatic shifts in the Atlantic economy and suggests that earlier studies are questionable because of theoretical misconceptions concerning the importance of visible“ money.”
Originally published in 1973.
A UNC Press Enduring Edition — UNC Press Enduring Editions use the latest in digital technology to make available again books from our distinguished backlist that were previously out of print. These editions are published unaltered from the original, and are presented in affordable paperback formats, bringing readers both historical and cultural value.
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Although it is obvious that politics, money, and economic conditions were closely interrelated in the twenty years before the Revolution, this is the first account to bring together these strands of early American experience. Ernst also provides and analytical case study of the impact on America of British monetary policy during a period of dramatic shifts in the Atlantic economy and suggests that earlier studies are questionable because of theoretical misconceptions concerning the importance of visible“ money.”
Originally published in 1973.
A UNC Press Enduring Edition — UNC Press Enduring Editions use the latest in digital technology to make available again books from our distinguished backlist that were previously out of print. These editions are published unaltered from the original, and are presented in affordable paperback formats, bringing readers both historical and cultural value.
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History and Archaeology > History > History of the Americas
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How long is Money and Politics in America, 1755-1775 and how many pages does it have?
Money and Politics in America, 1755-1775 has 422 page(s)
Is Money and Politics in America, 1755-1775 part of a series, and can it be read as a standalone?
Yes it is a part of series Published by the Omohundro Institute of Early American History and Culture and the University of North Carolina Press
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Money and Politics in America, 1755-1775?
Joseph Ernst
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Money and Politics in America, 1755-1775 is available as hardcover(ISBN 9780807812174) and paperback(ISBN 9780807896600) and ebook(ISBN 9780807839713) and ebook(ISBN 9781469615806) and ebook(ISBN 9798890877239) and pdf(ISBN 9798890877222)
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