French Finance And Financiers Under Louis XV

von James Murray

368 Seiten, Taschenbuch

Kurzbeschreibung des Verlags

""French Finance and Financiers under Louis XV"" is a historical book written by James Murray. The book explores the financial system and the role of financiers during the reign of King Louis XV of France. The author delves into the complex world of French finance, examining the relationships between the government, the monarchy, and the wealthy financiers who controlled the country's economy. Through detailed analysis of primary sources, Murray provides a comprehensive account of the financial practices of the time, including the creation of public debt, the establishment of the Royal Bank of France, and the use of tax farming. The book also examines the personal lives of the financiers, their social status, and the impact of their financial power on French society. Overall, ""French Finance and Financiers under Louis XV"" is a fascinating and informative read for anyone interested in the history of finance and economics, as well as the social and political history of France during the 18th century.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.

• Themen: Geschichte und Archäologie Geschichte Europäische Geschichte
• ISBN: 9781430463306
• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 17.01.2007
• Größe: 229 x 152 mm
• Verlag: Kessinger Publishing, LLC