The story of the Bank of England, (a history of English banking, and a sketch of the money market)

The period of monopoly, 1708-1826.--Before and after the Act of 1844.--The Bank's weekly return.--The issue and Banking departments.--The store in the Issue department.--Weekly differences in the return.--The Bank as agent of the Mint.--The principal currency drains.--Banks and the creation of credit.--The battle of the banks.--The London money market.--The bank rate and stock exchange securities.--The banks as stockbrokers.--The short loan fund and the price of securities.--Panic years.--The banks and the public.--Bank stock.Mode of access: Internet