Fiat Money Inflation In France: How It Came, What It Brought, And How It Ended - Softcover

White, Andrew Dickson

Softcover

ISBN 10: 9376804341 ISBN 13: 9789376804344

Publisher: Double 9 Books, 2026

Synopsis

Fiat money inflation in France: How it came, what it brought, and how it ended examines the far-reaching consequences of abandoning stable monetary principles during a period of national upheaval. The narrative traces how emergency financial measures intended to resolve fiscal distress instead accelerated economic collapse and social instability. Drawing on official records, debates, and public reactions, the book shows how unchecked paper currency expansion distorted prices, weakened public trust, and intensified political conflict. Early optimism surrounding reform gradually gives way to scarcity, speculation, and unrest as everyday life becomes entangled with policy misjudgment. The work emphasizes recurring ideas of human overconfidence, moral hazard, and the danger of treating money as a political instrument rather than a social contract. Broader reflections on responsibility, governance, and historical repetition give the account relevance beyond its immediate setting. By connecting financial theory with lived consequences, the book presents a cautionary study of how economic experiments can reshape institutions, values, and collective behavior long after their original intent has faded.

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About the Author

Andrew Dickson White was a distinguished historian, educator, and diplomat whose vision helped transform modern higher education. Born to Horace White and Clara Dickson in Homer, New York, he displayed an early passion for learning and social reform. Educated at Yale University, he later became a professor and public advocate for the advancement of knowledge free from religious influence. As the founding president of Cornell University, he championed the principles of coeducation, intellectual freedom, and scientific inquiry, shaping the institution into a model for non-sectarian learning. His diplomatic career included serving as the United States Ambassador to Germany, where he worked to strengthen international understanding through cultural and academic exchange. White s writings reflected a deep commitment to history as a moral and educational force, emphasizing rational progress and social equality. His advocacy for women s education and the separation of religion from academia established him as a leading reformer of his era, leaving a legacy that continues to influence educational philosophy and institutional independence.

Edition details

• Publisher: Double 9 Books
• Publication date: 2026
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 9376804341
• ISBN 13: 9789376804344
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 64