John Law

John Law: The Projector is a historical novel written by William Harrison Ainsworth and published in 1881. The book tells the story of John Law, a Scottish economist and financier who lived in the 17th and 18th centuries. Law is known for his role in the Mississippi Company, a trading company that was established in France in 1717. Law's financial schemes and ideas led to a period of economic growth in France, but also caused a financial bubble that eventually burst, leading to a financial crisis. The book follows Law's life from his early days as a gambler and adventurer to his rise as a financial genius and his eventual downfall. The novel is set against the backdrop of the political and economic turmoil of 18th-century Europe and provides a fascinating insight into the financial world of the time. Ainsworth's vivid writing style and attention to historical detail make John Law: The Projector a gripping and informative read for anyone interested in history, finance, or economics.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.