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The Greenbacks and Resumption of Specie Payments, 1862-1879

The Greenbacks and Resumption of Specie Payments, 1862-1879

Barrett, Don C.

Hardcover

Economics20th Century United States HistoryFiction Anthologies

ISBN10: 1258053020
ISBN13: 9781258053024
Publisher: Literary Licensing Llc
Published: Jul 2 2011
Pages: 268
Weight: 1.24
Height: 0.75 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Greenbacks and Resumption of Specie Payments, 1862-1879 is a book written by Don C. Barrett. It is a historical account of the economic policies and events that took place in the United States during the period between 1862 and 1879. The book focuses on the use of greenback currency, which was introduced during the Civil War as a means of financing the war effort. The author explores the controversy surrounding the use of greenbacks and the debates that ensued over their value and legitimacy.The book also delves into the issue of resumption of specie payments, which was a policy aimed at returning the country to a gold standard. The author examines the various attempts made by the government to achieve this goal, including the formation of the Resumption Act of 1875. The book provides a detailed analysis of the economic and political factors that influenced the decision to pursue this policy and the impact it had on the country.The Greenbacks and Resumption of Specie Payments, 1862-1879 is a well-researched and informative book that provides a comprehensive overview of an important period in American economic history. It is an essential read for anyone interested in understanding the complexities of monetary policy and the challenges faced by policymakers during a time of great economic and political upheaval.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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