Mercantilism

Explore the financial crisis known as the Mississippi Bubble, where John Law's experiment with fiat currency creation led to inflation, speculation, and collapse.

Explore the rise and fall of John Law's financial reforms in 18th-century France and its impact on the development of capitalism.

Learn about the rise and fall of John Law's financial empire in France during the early 18th century, shaped by government support, debasement, and paper credit systems.

Learn about John Law's banking system, which marked a turning point in European financial history, and explore its impact on France's economy.

Explore the radical financial solutions proposed by John Law to address France's severe financial crisis in the 18th century, including a national bank and paper money.

Explore 17th-century Europe's shift from mercantilism to complex international trade and finance with joint-stock companies, commercial banking, and insurance emerging as key players.

The Dutch East India Company's (VOC) rise to power in the 17th century marked a significant turning point in global history as European powers asserted their influence across the world.

Learn about the Dutch East India Company's innovative corporate structure that dominated 17th-century global commerce through state sponsorship and private investment.

The rise of joint-stock corporations marked a significant turning point in modern capitalism, enabling larger enterprises and fueling economic growth.

Explore how the British national debt expanded by a factor of three between 1793 and 1815 due to extensive government borrowing during the French Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars.

Florence faced a severe economic crisis in the 15th century due to its enormous debt burden from incessant war and military expenditures.

Explore the history of financial development and its complex relationship with industrial growth in 17th century Europe.