The History Of Life Insurance In The United States To 1870

''The History of Life Insurance in the United States to 1870: With an Introduction to Its Development Abroad'' is a book written by Charles Kelley Knight and originally published in 1920. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the history of life insurance in the United States up to 1870, including the various types of policies that were offered, the companies that provided them, and the social and economic factors that influenced their development.The book also includes an introduction to the development of life insurance abroad, with a particular focus on the United Kingdom and Europe. The author explores the differences between the American and European systems of life insurance, and considers the impact of these differences on the industry as a whole.Throughout the book, Knight draws on a wide range of primary and secondary sources to provide a detailed and nuanced account of the history of life insurance in the United States. He examines the role of government regulation, the impact of economic and social changes on the industry, and the various challenges that insurers faced in the early years of the industry.Overall, ''The History of Life Insurance in the United States to 1870'' is an important and insightful work that provides a valuable perspective on the development of one of the most important financial industries in the United States.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world’s literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.