Publisher's Synopsis
The Amazing Life Of John Law: The Man Behind The Mississippi Bubble is a biographical book written by M. Georges Oudard. The book tells the story of John Law, a Scottish economist and financier who played a significant role in the financial history of France during the early 18th century. Law was known for his innovative ideas and his involvement in the Mississippi Company, which led to the infamous Mississippi Bubble.The book provides a detailed account of Law's life, from his early years in Scotland to his rise to power in France. It explores his ideas on economics and finance, including his theories on the importance of paper money and the role of credit in a modern economy. The book also delves into Law's personal life, including his relationships with women and his involvement in duels and other scandals.The main focus of the book, however, is Law's involvement in the Mississippi Company and the resulting financial crisis that rocked France in the early 18th century. The book explains how Law's vision for the company, which aimed to exploit the natural resources of the Mississippi River and make France a dominant economic power, ultimately led to a speculative bubble that burst and caused widespread financial ruin.Overall, The Amazing Life Of John Law: The Man Behind The Mississippi Bubble is an informative and engaging biography that sheds light on the life and legacy of one of the most fascinating figures in the history of finance.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.