Barclays : The Business of Banking, 1690-1996
Editorial Reviews
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'... there are enough intriguing facts throughout the book to appeal even to those with only a slim knowledge of banking.' Euromoney
'The book is handsomely produced, well illustrated, and has extensive and informative statistical appendices.' J. H. C. Leach, Times Literary Supplement
'There is a substantive comment on the twentieth-century bank data, and a comprehensive statistical appendix. A serious academic read then, well written, with a lot to ponder on.' Richard Saville, Times Higher Education Supplement
Book Description
This is a history of one of the world's most famous financial institutions from its foundation as a private partnership in 1690 to the present. A pioneer in international trade finance and branch banking, the story of Barclays Bank is a microcosm of the successes and failures of corporate strategies in banking. Extensively illustrated and accessibly written, the book will appeal to readers beyond those with an interest in financial history. It makes a major contribution to the economic and social history of modern Britain and the contemporary business world.
Barclays: The Business of Banking, 1690-1996,Margaret Ackrill,Leslie Hannah,Cambridge University Press,0521790352,Banks & Banking,Banks and banking,Barclays Bank International,Business / Economics / Finance,Europe - Great Britain - General,Great Britain,History,History: World,Western Europe - General,20th century,Africa,Banking,Barclays Bank--History,British Isles,Economic history,Europe,History / Great Britain,The Americas,World history: c 1500 to c 1750,World history: c 1750 to c 1900,c 1600 to c 1700,c 1700 to c 1800,c 1800 to c 1900
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