Slater, Martin
The National Debt
- ISBN 13:
- 9781849049412
- author:
- Slater, Martin
- format:
- Hardback
- publisher:
- C Hurst & Co Publishers Ltd
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2018
- Pages:
- 256
- Dimensions:
- 21.6 x 13.8 centimetres (0.75 kg
- Genre:
- Business, Economics, Macroeconomics,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
The National Debt A Short History by Martin Slater explores the pivotal role of Britain's national debt in shaping its history. From medieval times to the 2008 financial crash, this book delves into the changing fortunes of the debt and its impact on Great Britain. Slater weaves a narrative that incorporates some of the most significant incidents and personalities of Britain's past, including clashes between monarchs and parliamentarians, wars with France and Germany, and the abolition of slavery. By examining these events, Slater sheds light on how Britain's relationship with its debt has influenced its development as a nation. Through this concise history, readers will gain a deeper understanding of the complex dynamics that have shaped Britain's past and continue to influence its politics today.