The Bimetallic Controversy

The Bimetallic Controversy: A Collection Of Pamphlets, Papers, Speeches And Letters (1886) is a book edited by Henry H. Gibbs. The book is a compilation of various writings and speeches related to the debate over bimetallism in the late 19th century. Bimetallism was a monetary system in which two metals, usually gold and silver, were used as legal tender at a fixed ratio. The controversy surrounding bimetallism was whether or not it would be beneficial to the economy to adopt this system.The book includes speeches and writings by prominent figures in the debate, including William Jennings Bryan, who famously advocated for bimetallism in his ""Cross of Gold"" speech. Other contributors include economists, politicians, and business leaders who argued for or against bimetallism.The Bimetallic Controversy provides a comprehensive look at the arguments and debates surrounding bimetallism in the late 19th century. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of monetary policy and economic theory.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.