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Virginia and the Panic of 1819: The First Great Depression and the Commonwealth (Financial History)
Author(s): Clyde A Haulman (Author)
- Publisher: Routledge
- Publication Date: 1 Mar. 2008
- Edition: 1st
- Language: English
- Print length: 256 pages
- ISBN-10: 9781851969395
- ISBN-13: 185196939X
Book Description
Argues that the Panic of 1819 was America’s first experience with a modern boom-bust cycle, and most importantly, much more than a banking panic resulting from the mismanagement of the newly created second Bank of the United States and a number of state chartered banks.
Editorial Reviews
Review
‘A valuable, well-documented case study of this significant period of American economic history … an important addition to the literature.’ EH.net ‘Although the book concentrates on Virginia, its conclusion seems equally valid for much of the US. Well-organized chapters cover banking, business, agriculture, and poor relief, making it useful for students researching these topics.’ CHOICE
About the Author
Haulman, Clyde A
