Explore the rise, rules, and risks of China’s money system in the early 20th century, and how it shaped a nation’s finances.
This nonfiction work surveys China’s currency history, from ancient silver taels to modern challenges. It explains how government accounting, local variability, and foreign influence interact as the country seeks a stable, unified financial system. Readers will see why reforming money and debt matters for a growing republic.
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Vendeur : Forgotten Books, London, Royaume-Uni
Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book explores the complexities of China's monetary system, which has evolved over centuries. It begins by examining the role of silver as a unit of exchange from the third century B.C. before moving on to the introduction of paper currency and the challenges it presented. The author further analyzes the multiple systems of taels, the privately minted sycee shoes, and the many forms of subsidiary coinage that make up China's diverse currency landscape. The book also reviews Republican-era attempts at standardization and the introduction of the Yuan dollar, offering insights into the challenges of currency reform in a vast and diverse country. Ultimately, the book highlights the need for a unified silver or gold-based currency system to facilitate economic progress and international trade, underscoring the significance of currency stability in shaping China's financial future. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781330233399_0
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Vendeur : PBShop.store US, Wood Dale, IL, Etats-Unis
PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781330233399
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Vendeur : PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, Royaume-Uni
PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781330233399
Quantité disponible : 15 disponible(s)