Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, Volume 56, Number 350, December 1844 by Various
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| Author | Various |
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| Title | Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, Volume 56, Number 350, December 1844 |
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| Summary | "Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, Volume 56, Number 350, December 1844" by Various is a historical magazine compilation from the mid-19th century. This publication features a collection of essays and articles on various topics, indicative of the social, political, and economic discussions prominent during that era in Britain. The magazine covers a range of themes such as the Scottish banking system, societal issues in Ireland, and literary reflections, showcasing the diverse interests of its readership. The opening portion of the magazine begins with a detailed examination of the Scottish banking system, highlighting its historical significance and the changes it faced over the years. The author discusses Scotland's economic transformation following the last rebellion of 1745 and how the banking system played a crucial role in its prosperity. Emphasis is placed on the resilience of Scottish banks during crises, contrasting them with failures in England, and advocating for the preservation of Scotland's unique monetary practices in the face of centralization and government intervention. The piece calls for a recognition of local knowledge and practices over theoretical economic models, setting a tone of patriotic pride and resistance against perceived threats to Scotland's economic understanding. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | AP: General Works: Periodicals |
| Subject | Scotland -- Periodicals |
| Subject | England -- Periodicals |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 29423 |
| Release Date | Jul 16, 2009 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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