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

Written by A. W. Wiston-Glynn

This book tells the story of John Law, a Scottish economist and financier who played a significant role in shaping the French economy.

Law is best known for founding the Banque Générale, which later became the Banque Royale, and for his involvement in the Mississippi Bubble. His life and work had a lasting impact on European finance and politics.

Published

1907

Format

Digital preview

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