Forging Capitalism - Rogues, Swindlers, Frauds and the Rise of Modern Finance

Traces the history of finance back to its beginning during the nineteenth century, where thieves, connivers, swindlers, and frauds worked alongside gentleman to secure the best monetary reward.

About the author

Ian Klaus is a member of the Policy Planning Staff of the U.S. State Department and was previously Ernest May Fellow at the John F. Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University.

Product details

• Authors: Ian Klaus
• Publisher: Yale University Press Ltd
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 06.01.2015
• EAN: 9780300181944
• ISBN: 978-0-300-18194-4
• No. of pages: 256
• Series: Yale Series in Economic and Financial History; Yale Series in Economic and Fi; Yale Economic and Financial Hi; Yale Series in Economic History (YUP)
• Subject: Social sciences, law, business > Business > Business administration