The Money Market

"The Money Market" by F. Straker is a historical exploration of banking's growth in England during the early 1900s. This book follows the path of how banking morphed from basic trading to complex modern finance, with a focus on important places like the Bank of England. Readers who like economics, financial history, and details about banking will find this exploration engaging and useful. The book begins by setting the scene in England's banking world and pointing out how the money system affects everyone, no matter their place in society. Straker goes back in time to talk about the first banking practices, noting key events like when the Bank of England was founded and the effects of famous figures like goldsmiths and Jewish traders on banking. This historical background connects old banking ways to how money works today in London.