City Bankers, 1890-1914

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Originally published in 1984 as 'Les Banquiers de la City ..., 1890-1914'. Based on University of Geneva PhD, 1982. Provides a detailed description of the London banking community and bankers, 1890-1914, when London financial markets at their zenith. Analysis of 460 bankers dealing with social origins, education, careers, business interests and fortunes, networks of banking dynasties, political influence, etc