< b>In the grip of 1907’s financial panic, a clear plan emerges to steady banks and protect depositors.
This nonfiction account follows the crisis as major clearing houses across the country coordinate certificates, deposit notices, and coordinated actions to prevent a wider collapse. It traces the push to reassure markets, defend strong institutions, and restore public trust amid dramatic declines in securities values.
The text presents the sequence of decisions made by bank presidents, clearing houses, and regulators. It shows how cities from Chicago to Boston mobilized to keep liquidity flowing and to shield ordinary people and businesses from the worst effects of the panic.
Ideal for readers interested in early 20th‑century banking, financial regulation, and the events behind one of America’s sharpest market panics.
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Vendeur : Forgotten Books, London, Royaume-Uni
Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the financial panic of 1907, a pivotal moment in American economic history. The author scrutinizes the policies of President Theodore Roosevelt, arguing that his actions, rather than addressing genuine problems, exacerbated the existing anxieties and ultimately contributed to the panic. The author contrasts Roosevelt's approach with the leadership of his predecessors, particularly William McKinley, who is presented as a figure of stability and calm amidst economic turmoil. The author meticulously analyzes Roosevelt's interventions in the coal strike of 1902, his perceived meddling in business affairs, and his relentless attacks on powerful financiers, ultimately blaming these actions for the 1907 crisis. The book's sharp critique of Roosevelt offers a unique perspective on a turbulent period in American history, underscoring the delicate balance between government intervention and individual liberty in the face of economic instability. 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 9781332742974_0
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Vendeur : PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, Royaume-Uni
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Vendeur : Bulrushed Books, Moscow, ID, Etats-Unis
Etat : Like New. In unused condition, may show some slight shelf wear, but otherwise unread. This title was digitally scanned from a rare, out of print edition, and will have some visual artifacts from that process. N° de réf. du vendeur #248E-0104
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