Author: Gustav FreytagPublisher:
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Category : Germany
Languages : en
Pages : 404
Book Description
Pictures of German Life in the XV, XVI, and XVII Centuries
Author: Gustav FreytagPublisher:
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Category : Germany
Languages : en
Pages : 404
Book Description
Sale-catalogues of Second-hand Books on Sale by Henry Sotheran & Co
Author: Sotheran, Henry and CoPublisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 906
Book Description
Like it Was, Like it is
Author: Knox MellonPublisher:
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Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 532
Book Description
A textbook of the history of the western world composed of more than 175 readings from different historical periods including excerpts from St. Francis, Hitler, and de Beauvoir, the Dead Sea Scriptures, and the Koran.
Catalogue of the Library of Charles Dickens from Gadshill
Author: Charles DickensThe Silver Empire
Author: Oliver VolckartPublisher: Oxford University Press
ISBN: 0198894503
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 377
Book Description
The Silver Empire is the first comprehensive account of how the Holy Roman Empire created a common currency in the sixteenth century. The problems that gave rise to the widespread desire to introduce a common a currency were myriad. While trade was able to cope with-and even to benefit from-the parallel circulation of many different types of coin, it nevertheless harmed both the common people and the political authorities. The authorities in particular suffered from neighbours who used their comparatively good money as raw material to mint poor imitations. Debasing their own coinage provided an, at best, short-term solution. Over the medium and long term, it drove the members of the Empire into rounds of competitive debasements, until they realised that a common currency was the only answer that addressed the core of the problem. Oliver Volckart examines the conditions that shaped the monetary outlook of the member states of the Empire, paying particular attention to the uneven access to silver and gold. Following closely the negotiations that prepared the common currency, he is able to illuminate the interest groups that were formed, what their agendas and ulterior motives were, how alliances were forged, and how it was eventually possible to obtain majority agreement on what a common currency should look like: a silver-based currency that was introduced in 1559-66. In fact, in contrast to what historians once believed, the common currency they achieved turns out to have functioned not significantly worse than other currencies of the time: it had similar problems and similar advantages as the money issued by more centralized governments.
Saunterings in Florence
Author: Elvira GrifiPublisher:
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Category : Florence (Italy)
Languages : en
Pages : 556
Book Description
A History of Lace
Author: Bury PalliserPublisher: Read Books Ltd
ISBN: 1473340721
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 468
Book Description
This vintage book contains a detailed account of the history of lace, with information on its origins, development, and popularity throughout history. This profusely-illustrated volume is highly recommended for those with an interest in historical fashions and trends, and it would make for a worthy addition to any collection. Contents include: "Needlework", "Cutwork", "Lace", "Guipure", "Venice", "Genoa", "Malta", "Flanders", "Hainault", "Louis XIV", "Louis XIV-continued", "Louis XIV to the Empire", "Chantilly", "Champagne", "Germany (North and South)", "Switzerland", "Russia", et cetera. Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly scarce and expensive. We are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition complete with the original artwork and text. First published in 1812.
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