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Routledge - Credit and Debt in Eighteenth-Century England

Name: Routledge - Credit and Debt in Eighteenth-Century England
Brand: Routledge
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Explore the complex history of debt and imprisonment in 18th-century England with this academic study from Routledge. This book examines why hundreds of thousands of men and women were sent to debtors' prisons during a period of massive economic change. While Britain experienced industrialization and market growth, the system of keeping debtors away from their places of work remained a common practice used by creditors. This work analyzes how the lack of sufficient early modern currency shaped the economy. Because of this shortage, almost every exchange relied on credit systems built on personal reputation rather than defined collateral. By looking at these economic and social histories, the book explains how these seemingly illogical prison systems functioned effectively within a growing commercial landscape. It provides a detailed look at the relationship between credit, reputation, and the legal consequences of debt during a transformative era in British history.

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Examines the history of debtors' prisons and their role in 18th-century English society.

Analyzes how the lack of early modern currency led to a heavy reliance on credit-based exchanges.

Explores the connection between personal reputation and economic transactions in a pre-collateral era.

Provides historical context regarding industrialization and the growth of commerce in Britain.

Offers a detailed perspective on the economic and social history of debt management and legal systems.

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Brand: Routledge
Format: hardcover
ASIN: 0367137119
Category: Books > Subjects > Business, Finance & Law > Biographies & Histories > Business & Economic History
Domain: Amazon UK
Release Date: 03 July 2020
Listed Since: 05 December 2019

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