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Memoirs Of The Life Of John Law Of Lauriston: Including A Detailed Account Of The Rise, Progress And Termination Of The Mississippi System (1824)

by John Philip Wood
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Book cover type: Hardcover
  • ISBN13: 9781437216226
  • Binding: Hardcover
  • Subject: N/A
  • Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
  • Publisher Imprint: Kessinger Publishing
  • Publication Date:
  • Pages: 240
  • Original Price: USD 42.95
  • Language: English
  • Edition: N/A
  • Item Weight: 522 grams
  • BISAC Subject(s): Diaries & Journals

Memoirs of the Life of John Law of Lauriston is a biographical work written by John Philip Wood and published in 1824. The book provides a comprehensive account of the life of John Law, a Scottish economist and financier who played a significant role in the development of the Mississippi Company and the financial system of France in the early 18th century.The book covers Law's early life in Scotland, his education and career as a banker, and his eventual move to France where he became involved in the Mississippi Company. Wood provides a detailed analysis of Law's financial theories and practices, including his ideas on the use of paper money and the creation of a national bank.The book also delves into the political and economic climate of France during Law's time, including the financial crisis that led to the collapse of the Mississippi Company and Law's subsequent exile from France. Wood provides insight into Law's personal life and relationships, including his marriage to a French noblewoman and his close friendship with the Duke of Orleans.Overall, Memoirs of the Life of John Law of Lauriston is a valuable historical document that sheds light on the life and work of one of the most influential financial figures of the early modern period.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile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.

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