The Revenue Imperative: The Union's Financial Policies During the American Civil War

Hardback

Main Details

Title The Revenue Imperative: The Union's Financial Policies During the American Civil War
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Jane S. Flaherty
SeriesFinancial History
Physical Properties
Format:Hardback
Pages:240
Dimensions(mm): Height 235,Width 159
Category/GenreAmerican civil war
Economic history
ISBN/Barcode 9781851968985
ClassificationsDewey:973.7
Audience
Tertiary Education (US: College)

Publishing Details

Publisher Taylor & Francis Ltd
Imprint Pickering & Chatto (Publishers) Ltd
Publication Date 1 December 2008
Publication Country United Kingdom

Description

Provides a comprehensive overview of the Union financial policies during the American Civil War. This work argues that the revenue imperative, the need to keep pace with the burgeoning expenses of the conflict, governed the development of fiscal policy.