Bank of the Manhattan Company, Chartered 1799: A Progressive Commercial Bank (eBook)

Unveiling the Legacy of America's Oldest Commercial Bank

Anonymous (Autor)

eBook Download: EPUB

2019
665 Seiten
Good Press (Verlag)
406-406621228-5 (EAN)

Infos

The book, "Bank of the Manhattan Company, Chartered 1799: A Progressive Commercial Bank," offers a comprehensive historical examination of one of America's earliest financial institutions. Written in a clear, analytical style, the text delves into the interplay between commerce and urban development in late 18th and early 19th century New York City. The author meticulously documents the bank's formation, its economic strategies, and its influence on the burgeoning financial landscape, embedding these developments within the broader context of American banking history and the evolution of capital in a rapidly industrializing society. The author, choosing to remain anonymous, presumably wishes to foreground the institution over individual identity, suggesting a deep commitment to the historical narrative itself. This choice reflects a scholarly tradition that emphasizes the collective achievements of enterprises like the Bank of the Manhattan Company. Grounded in the socio-economic challenges of its time, the work captures the essence of American ingenuity and resilience in finance, perhaps inspired by current debates on banking practices and their historical ramifications. For readers interested in American history, finance, or the evolution of commercial banking, this volume is an invaluable resource. It not only enhances our understanding of a pivotal banking institution but also invites reflection on the foundations of modern economic systems. Scholars, students, and casual readers alike will find rich insights that resonate through time.

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 12.12.2019
• Verlagsort: Prague
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Sachbuch/Ratgeber ► Geschichte / Politik ► Regional- / Landesgeschichte
• Themenwelt: Geisteswissenschaften ► Geschichte
• Themenwelt: Betriebswirtschaft / Management ► Spezielle Betriebswirtschaftslehre ► Bankbetriebslehre
• Schlagworte: 1799 charter • 18th Century America • anonymous author • banking charter • Banking history • Bank of the Manhattan Company • Banks and banking • chartered bank • Commercial Bank • Commercial Banking • detailed research • early American finance • economic landscape • Finance • Financial History • Financial institution • Historical Analysis • historical banking • History • Institutional evolution • manhattan company • New York • progressive banking • State