Publisher's Synopsis
The book ""Letters, Speeches and Addresses of August Belmont"" is a collection of writings and speeches by August Belmont, a prominent American banker and politician of the 19th century. The book includes Belmont's speeches on a variety of topics, including the causes and conduct of the Civil War, the financial policy of the United States, and other important issues of the time. The book is divided into several sections, each containing a different set of speeches or letters. The first section includes Belmont's speeches from the Hague, where he discusses the causes of the Civil War and the role of the United States in the conflict. The second section includes Belmont's speeches on the financial policy of the United States, including his views on the national debt, taxation, and the role of the government in the economy. The final section includes Belmont's speeches and letters on various other topics, including education, immigration, and international relations. Overall, ""Letters, Speeches and Addresses of August Belmont"" provides a fascinating insight into the political and economic debates of the 19th century, and the ideas and opinions of one of its most influential figures.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.
