9780260708427 - Charter Number Two: The Centennial History of the First New Haven National Bank (Classic Reprint) de Osterweis, Rollin Gustav (3 resultados)

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the history of the National Banking System, as seen through the lens of the oldest national bank in the United States. The author explores the background of the system's creation, focusing on the economic and political climate of the Civil War era. The book highlights the role of Salmon P. Chase, Secretary of the Treasury under President Lincoln, in establishing the system to provide a stable currency and support the war effort. The author examines the impact of Chase's law of February 1863 and the subsequent amendments, which aimed to integrate state banks into the national system. Throughout the book, the author explores the challenges and successes of the National Banking System, shedding light on its significance as a foundational element of the American banking landscape. 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.