About the book
In The Power of the Purse, E. James Ferguson examines the intricate financial history of the American Revolution and the Confederation and connects it to political and constitutional developments in the period. Whether states or Congress should pay the debts of the Revolution and collect the taxes was a pivotal question whose solution would largely determine the country’s progress toward national union. Ultimately, says Ferguson, the Revolutionary debt fulfilled an important purpose as a “bond of union.” Ferguson’s masterful analysis, originally published in 1961, has become a classic among the literature on the American Revolution.
Editions of The Power of the Purse
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9780807808047
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780807840283
- EBook
- ISBN 9798890876812
- EBook
- ISBN 9781469615790
- EBook
- ISBN 9780807839751
- PDF
- ISBN 9798890876805
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In The Power of the Purse, E. James Ferguson examines the intricate financial history of the American Revolution and the Confederation and connects it to political and constitutional developments in the period. Whether states or Congress should pay the debts of the Revolution and collect the taxes was a pivotal question whose solution would largely determine the country’s progress toward national union. Ultimately, says Ferguson, the Revolutionary debt fulfilled an important purpose as a “bond of union.” Ferguson’s masterful analysis, originally published in 1961, has become a classic among the literature on the American Revolution.
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What is The Power of the Purse about?
In The Power of the Purse, E. James Ferguson examines the intricate financial history of the American Revolution and the Confederation and connects it to political and constitutional developments in the period. Whether states or Congress should pay the debts of the Revolution and collect the taxes was a pivotal question whose solution would largely determine the country’s progress toward national union. Ultimately, says Ferguson, the Revolutionary debt fulfilled an important purpose as a “bond of union.” Ferguson’s masterful analysis, originally published in 1961, has become a classic among the literature on the American Revolution.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in The Power of the Purse?
History and Archaeology > History > History of the Americas
Where can I read a sample of The Power of the Purse?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780807808047
How long is The Power of the Purse and how many pages does it have?
The Power of the Purse has 376 page(s)
Is The Power of the Purse 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 The Power of the Purse?
E. James Ferguson
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
The Power of the Purse is available as hardcover(ISBN 9780807808047) and paperback(ISBN 9780807840283) and ebook(ISBN 9798890876812) and ebook(ISBN 9781469615790) and ebook(ISBN 9780807839751) and pdf(ISBN 9798890876805)
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