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Bankers and Empire: How Wall Street Colonized the Caribbean,Used
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From the end of the nineteenth century until the onset of the Great Depression, Wall Street embarked on a stunning, unprecedented, and often bloody period of international expansion in the Caribbean. A host of financial entities sought to control banking, trade, and finance in the region. In the process, they not only trampled local sovereignty, grappled with domestic banking regulation, and backed US imperialismbut they also set the model for bad behavior by banks, visible still today. In Bankers and Empire, Peter James Hudson tells the provocative story of this period, taking a close look at both the institutions and individuals who defined this era of American capitalism in the West Indies. Whether in Wall Street minstrel shows or in dubious practices across the Caribbean, the behavior of the banks was deeply conditioned by bankers racial views and prejudices. Drawing deeply on a broad range of sources, Hudson reveals that the banks experimental practices and projects in the Caribbean often led to embarrassing failure, and, eventually, literal erasure from the archives.
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- Q: What is the main focus of 'Bankers and Empire'? A: 'Bankers and Empire' by Peter James Hudson examines how Wall Street expanded its influence in the Caribbean from the late 19th century until the Great Depression, revealing the impact of financial entities on local sovereignty and banking practices.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Bankers and Empire'? A: The book is authored by Peter James Hudson, an expert in economic history.
- Q: What topics are covered in the book? A: The book covers topics such as American capitalism's influence in the West Indies, the behavior of financial institutions, and the racial views that shaped banking practices during that era.
- Q: When was 'Bankers and Empire' published? A: 'Bankers and Empire' was published on August 13, 2018.
- Q: What is the format and page count of the book? A: The book is available in paperback format and contains 368 pages.
- Q: Is 'Bankers and Empire' suitable for academic study? A: Yes, 'Bankers and Empire' is suitable for academic study, especially for those interested in economic history and the impact of finance on colonialism.
- Q: Does the book include any illustrations or photographs? A: The product details do not specify whether 'Bankers and Empire' includes illustrations or photographs.
- Q: What is the condition of the book upon purchase? A: The book is listed as 'New' upon purchase.
- Q: What edition of the book is available? A: 'Bankers and Empire' is available in a reprint edition.
- Q: Can 'Bankers and Empire' be useful for understanding contemporary banking issues? A: Yes, the book provides insights into historical banking practices that can help readers understand contemporary banking issues and behaviors.