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Liverpool Banks & Bankers, 1760-1837, A History Of The Circumstances Which Gave Rise To The Industry, And Of The Men Who Founded And Developed It

Liverpool Banks & Bankers, 1760-1837, A History Of The Circumstances Which Gave Rise To The Industry, And Of The Men Who Founded And Developed It

John Hughes

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Alpha Editions
Año de edición:
2020
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Historia general y mundial
ISBN:
9789390400515
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A city’s fortunes are written in its ledgers. Liverpool Banks & Bankers, 1760-1837 by John Hughes is a vivid journey into the heart of Liverpool’s financial awakening, where ambition and ingenuity fuelled the rise of an industry that would shape British banking for centuries. Through the lives of the founding bankers of Liverpool, Hughes unearths the untold stories behind the city’s transformation from merchant port to economic powerhouse, tracing the roots of modern banking back to the bustling streets and boardrooms of the 18th and early 19th centuries.This classic economic history book offers more than a record of transactions; it is a sweeping financial history narrative that illuminates the personalities, risks, and triumphs that defined the development of the banking industry. With clarity and reverence, Hughes captures the interplay between local enterprise and national change, making this work essential reading for history enthusiasts, academic researchers, and anyone drawn to the history of Liverpool banks or the broader tapestry of British economic life. Republished by Alpha Editions in a careful modern edition, this volume preserves the spirit of the original while making it effortless to enjoy today - a heritage title prepared for readers and collectors alike. Both a scholarly resource and a collector’s gem, Liverpool Banks & Bankers, 1760-1837 stands as a cultural treasure for those seeking to understand the foundations of British finance and the enduring legacy of Liverpool’s financial history.

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