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    John Law of Lauriston: Financier and Statesman, Founder of the Bank of France, Originator of the Mississippi Scheme, Etc
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    John Law of Lauriston: Financier and Statesman, Founder of the Bank of France, Originator of the Mississippi Scheme, Etc

    By A. W. Wiston-Glynn

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    Exaggerated accounts of resources of Louisiana — Law's judgment at fault. — His ultimate aim.-he creates an arti ficial rise in the value of Company shares — His unsuccessful efforts to gain influence over saint-simon. — Acquisition of Tobacco mono ly. — Absorption of other companies — Re constitution of est India Company — Parliamentary opposi tion overcome. Mothers and Daughters — Excited speculation in shares — Issue of notes to colonists. — A pioneer's account of Louisiana.
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherForgotten Books
    Release dateNov 6, 2017
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