This book is a fascinating exploration of the debate over the gold and silver standards in the late 19th century. It covers the economic, political, and social arguments for and against both standards, as well as historical trends and contemporary events. The book is a must-read for historians of economics and finance, as well as anyone interested in the history of monetary policy.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.