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The Amazing Life Of John Law: The Man Behind The Mississippi Bubble

The Amazing Life Of John Law: The Man Behind The Mississippi Bubble

Oudard, M. Georges
Masse, G. E. C.

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ISBN10: 1163141283
ISBN13: 9781163141281
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 368
Weight: 1.08
Height: 0.76 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Amazing Life of John Law: The Man Behind The Mississippi Bubble is a comprehensive biography of John Law, a Scottish economist and financier who rose to fame in the early 18th century. The book delves into Law's early life, his rise to prominence as a financial advisor to the French government, and his creation of the Mississippi Company, which led to one of the most significant financial bubbles in history.The author, M. Georges Oudard, provides a detailed account of Law's life and career, including his time in prison and exile, his relationships with powerful figures such as the Duke of Orleans and the Regent of France, and his impact on the economic and political landscape of Europe.Through meticulous research and analysis, Oudard paints a vivid picture of Law's character, motivations, and accomplishments, while also exploring the social and economic context of his time. The book is a fascinating read for anyone interested in the history of finance, economics, and politics, as well as the human stories behind some of the most significant events in modern history.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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