Silver and Gold: Or Both Sides of the Shield (1895)

by John Sherman

Book Overview

""Silver and Gold: Or Both Sides of the Shield"" is a book written by John Sherman in 1895. The book discusses the issue of bimetallism, which was a hotly debated topic during the late 19th century. Sherman, who was a prominent politician and a former Secretary of the Treasury, provides a detailed analysis of the pros and cons of using both silver and gold as currency. He argues that bimetallism is not a practical solution and that the United States...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1164205846
• ISBN13: 9781164205845
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 572 Pages
• Weight: 1.66 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"