Capital of Capital: Money, Banking, and Power in New York City, 1784-2012 (Columbia Studies in the History of U.S. Capitalism)
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| Rating | : | 4.84 (823 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0231169108 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 304 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2016-05-30 |
| Language | : | English |
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Fine Historical Overview of the Development of New York as Global Banking Center Amazon Customer Great history and graphics for those interested in New York's rise to become one of the world's great planetary banking hubs. What I particularly like is that the Authors assume total financial ignorance on the part of the reader in that they define every term but one never feels patronized by this approach. Superb overview for both the those fluent in banking conce. "You Can Take This to the Bank!" according to TopCat19. If money and banking is of interest to you, and it probably is or else you wouldn't be considering this book, let me assure you that this is a marvelous book. I love to read about finance and related subjects, so this book caught my eye (in the interest of full disclosure, I checked it out from the Delaware library system. If I bought all the books I wanted to read,
Lavishly illustrated, Capital of Capital provides a multifaceted, original understanding of the profound impact of banking on the life of New York City and the world's economy.. Capital of Capital also examines the frequently contentious evolution of the banking business, its role in making New York City an international economic center, and its influence on America's politics, society, and culture. P. The book also covers the major events and controversies that have shaped the history of banking and includes a fascinating array of primary materials ranging from antebellum bank notes and ledgers to early credit cards and advertisements. From Revolutionary Era bank notes to the 2008 financial collapse, Capital of Capital explores how New York City gave rise to a banking industry that in
in history from the University of Pennsylvania.. Steven H. She received her Ph.D. Jaffe is a writer and historian who received his Ph.D. He is the author of New York at War: Four Centuries of Combat, Fear, and Intrigue in Gotham.Jessica Lautin is an assistant curator at the Museum of the City of New York, where she was part of the curatorial team for the exhibition on which the book is based and local cu
comprehensive and insightful. Capital of Capital should prove of great use to scholars and students interested in the history of capitalism as well as the history of New York. Anyone interested in exploring how Manhattan came to rule the nation's, then the world's, banking system should tread the trail expertly blazed by Capital of Capital, which is as beautifully written as it is exquisitely illustrated. (Capital Spectator)The authors trace the trajectory of high finance in the city, the effect of regulation from Albany and Washington and the influence banks have wielded. (Robert E. Lavishly illustrated, Capital of Capital provides a multifaceted, original understanding of