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A Comparative view of the nominal value of the silver coin in England and France : and of their influence on the manufactures and commerce of each respective kingdom.
Date: 1760
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A money lender sits at her kitchen table studying her money. Line engraving by D. Sornique after F.A. Kraus.
Franz Anton KrausDate: 1700-1799Reference: 16105i- E-books
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Political reflections upon the finances and commerce of France shewing the causes which formerly obstructed the advancement of her trade; on how much better footing it stands now than it did under Lewis XIV. with several Expedients for raising it still to a greater Heighth. Containing, among many other curious Things, An Account of the Proportions of Gold and Silver in the several Coins of Europe. A Comparison of the Revenues of Lewis XV. with those of several of his Predecessors. An Examination of the Course of Exchange between Paris, London, and Amsterdam, for a considerable number of Years together. Dissertations upon Navigation and Commerce in General. The Necessity of France's constantly maintaining a strong Naval Force. And, A curious Plan for enabling her to keep up a very powerful Fleet with the greatest Oeconomy and Advantage. Translated from the French; With a Preface by the Translator, setting forth the Reasons of publishing the Book at this Juncture.
Nicolas DutotDate: 1739- E-books
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Essai sur les causes de la diversité des taux de l'intérêt de l'argent chez les peuples
Buchet du PavillonDate: 1757
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A young blind woman gives a cleric a sum of money, while he peers through his spectacles. Line engraving.
Reference: 16162i