Gresham's Law: The Life and World of Queen Elizabeth I's Banker

by John Guy

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Thomas Gresham was arguably the first true wizard of global finance. He rose through the mercantile worlds of London and Antwerp to become the hidden power behind three out of the five Tudor monarchs. Today his name is remembered in economic doctrines, in the institutions he founded (the Royal Exchange, Gresham College) and in the City of London's position at the economic centre of the earth.

Without Gresham, England truly might have become a vassal state. His manoeuvring released Elizabeth from a crushing burden of debt and allowed for vital military preparations during the wars of religion...Read more
  • ISBN10 1788162366
  • ISBN13 9781788162364
  • Publish Date 20 June 2019
  • Publish Status Active
  • Out of Print 29 July 2021
  • Publish Country GB
  • Imprint Profile Books Ltd
  • Edition Main
  • Format Hardcover
  • Pages 320
  • Language English