Liverpool Banks And Bankers, 1760-1837

Liverpool Banks and Bankers, 1760-1837, written by John Hughes and published in 1906, is a comprehensive historical account of the banking industry in Liverpool during the period of 1760-1837. The book provides an in-depth analysis of the circumstances that led to the rise of the banking industry in Liverpool and the men who founded and developed it. The author explores the various factors that contributed to the growth of the banking industry, including the expansion of trade and commerce, the emergence of new industries, and the increasing demand for credit. The book covers the origins and development of the major banks in Liverpool during this period, including the Bank of Liverpool, the Liverpool Old Bank, and the Liverpool Borough Bank. The author also examines the key figures involved in the establishment and growth of these banks, including William Roscoe, a prominent Liverpool banker and philanthropist, and John Ashton, one of the founders of the Liverpool Old Bank. In addition to providing a detailed history of the banking industry in Liverpool, the book also offers insights into the broader economic and social context of the time. The author discusses the impact of the Napoleonic Wars on the banking industry, as well as the role of Liverpool in the transatlantic slave trade. Overall, Liverpool Banks and Bankers, 1760-1837 is an essential resource for anyone interested in the history of banking and finance in Liverpool during this period. It offers a rich and detailed account of the industry's origins, growth, and development, and sheds light on the key figures and events that shaped the banking landscape of Liverpool in the late 18th and early 19th centuries.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.