The Story of a Bank; an Account of the Fortunes and Misfortunes of the Second Bank of the United States

This book recounts the tumultuous history of the Second Bank of the United States, a central bank created by the U.S. government in the early 19th century. From its controversial founding to its eventual demise amidst political scandal, the bank’s story is a fascinating and cautionary tale of the intersection of finance and politics in American history.

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