This edition had all images removed.
LoC No.: 06023281
Title: A History of Banks for Savings in Great Britain and Ireland
Note: Reading ease score: 52.8 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Credits: E-text prepared by Adrian Mastronardi, Carol Brown, The Philatelic Digital Library Project
Summary: "A History of Banks for Savings in Great Britain and Ireland" by William Lewins is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The book explores the origin, development, and significance of savings banks in the UK and Ireland, including a detailed review of governmental financial measures associated with the subject. It offers insight into how these institutions have influenced the social conditions of the working classes and encourages saving habits. The opening of the work establishes the author's intent to document the history of savings banks, which has been largely overlooked despite their impactful role in society. Lewins discusses early attempts to encourage frugality and saving among the poorer classes in England, highlighting various individuals and efforts, notably mentioning Mr. Gladstone's financial initiatives. The text suggests a thoughtful examination of the evolution of savings banks as a means for individuals, particularly the working class, to achieve financial stability and independence through prudent savings. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Lewins, William
EBook No.: 42583
Published: Apr 22, 2013
Downloads: 48
Language: English
Subject: Savings banks -- Great Britain
Subject: Postal savings banks -- Great Britain
LoCC: Social sciences: Finance
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
LoC No.: 06023281
Title: A History of Banks for Savings in Great Britain and Ireland
Note: Reading ease score: 52.8 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Credits: E-text prepared by Adrian Mastronardi, Carol Brown, The Philatelic Digital Library Project
Summary: "A History of Banks for Savings in Great Britain and Ireland" by William Lewins is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The book explores the origin, development, and significance of savings banks in the UK and Ireland, including a detailed review of governmental financial measures associated with the subject. It offers insight into how these institutions have influenced the social conditions of the working classes and encourages saving habits. The opening of the work establishes the author's intent to document the history of savings banks, which has been largely overlooked despite their impactful role in society. Lewins discusses early attempts to encourage frugality and saving among the poorer classes in England, highlighting various individuals and efforts, notably mentioning Mr. Gladstone's financial initiatives. The text suggests a thoughtful examination of the evolution of savings banks as a means for individuals, particularly the working class, to achieve financial stability and independence through prudent savings. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Lewins, William
EBook No.: 42583
Published: Apr 22, 2013
Downloads: 48
Language: English
Subject: Savings banks -- Great Britain
Subject: Postal savings banks -- Great Britain
LoCC: Social sciences: Finance
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.