Murphy, Anne L.
Virtuous Bankers: A Day in the Life of the Eighteenth-Century Bank of England
- ISBN 13:
- 9780691248523
- author:
- Murphy, Anne L.
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Princeton University Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2022
- Pages:
- 288
- Dimensions:
- 20.3 x 13.3 x 1.8 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- History, Europe, General,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
The eighteenth-century Bank of England was an institution that operated for the benefit of its shareholders, yet came to be considered "a great engine of state". In Virtuous Bankers, Anne Murphy explores how this private organization became the guardian of public credit upon which Britain's economic and geopolitical power was based. Murphy examines a day in the life of the Bank of England, looking at banking activities such as issuing bank notes and managing public funds. She also discusses the skills of the Bank's clerks and their work environment, positioning the Bank as part of the physical and cultural landscape of the City. This book offers new insights into the Bank's operations and its role in delivering essential services to the state, commanding the confidence of the public.
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