Publisher's Synopsis
Select Tracts and Documents Illustrative of English Monetary History, 1626-1730 is a historical book written by William Arthur Shaw in 1896. The book presents a collection of important documents and tracts that shed light on the monetary history of England during the period between 1626 and 1730. The documents included in the book cover a wide range of topics related to the monetary system of England during this period, including the establishment of the Bank of England, the use of paper money, and the development of the gold standard.The book is divided into several sections, each of which focuses on a specific aspect of English monetary history. The first section covers the period between 1626 and 1660, which saw the use of hammered coinage and the introduction of milled coinage. The second section covers the period between 1660 and 1694, which saw the establishment of the Bank of England and the introduction of paper money. The third section covers the period between 1694 and 1702, which saw the development of the gold standard and the introduction of the guinea coin. The final section covers the period between 1702 and 1730, which saw the development of the modern banking system and the introduction of the Bank of Scotland.Overall, Select Tracts and Documents Illustrative of English Monetary History, 1626-1730 is an important historical resource for anyone interested in the monetary history of England during the 17th and 18th centuries. The book provides valuable insights into the development of the English monetary system and the role that it played in the economic and political history of England during this period.Comprising Works Of Robert Cotton, Henry Robinson, Richard Temple And J. S., Isaac Newton, John Conduitt. Together With Extracts From The Domestic State Papers At H. M. Record Office.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.
