Financial History

The rise of the Rothschild family's banking empire from 1800s to 1850s, shaping international finance and politics with their complex financial relationships.

The Rothschild family's extensive banking network facilitated the mobilization of gold during the Napoleonic Wars, leveraging price differences between markets through arbitrage.

The Glorious Revolution's impact on English fiscal policy is explored, highlighting significant turning points in the development of parliamentary scrutiny, gold standard, professional civil service, and bond market.

A comparative analysis of French and Spanish royal debt financing strategies in the 16th-17th centuries highlights tensions between rulers and local authorities.

The global bond market has evolved over eight centuries from its humble beginnings in northern Italy, influencing long-term interest rates worldwide.

The evolution of banking marked a crucial turning point in modern finance, enabling massive scale creation and circulation of money.

Explore the history of bankruptcy laws in the United States from colonial America to present day, highlighting key milestones and shifts in societal values.

The evolution of finance in the United States is shaped by legislative decisions and economic conditions, from free banking to central banks.

Explore the evolution of Spanish financial systems from 16th century to 17th century, highlighting the country's struggles with debt defaults, foreign loans, and its impact on global trade and finance.

Explore the causes and consequences of the Bank Run of 1834, a critical event in English financial history highlighting the dangers of unchecked lending and the importance of liquidity.

The Swedish Riksbank pioneered fractional reserve banking in 1656, combining commercial payment services with lending to drive economic growth.

Learn about the emergence of central banks in Northern Europe, their impact on trade and commerce, and how they influenced monetary policy.