Dissertations On Government, The Affairs Of The Bank, And Paper Money (1838)

Dissertations On Government, The Affairs Of The Bank, And Paper Money is a collection of essays written by Thomas Paine in 1838. The book is divided into three sections, each addressing a different topic.The first section, Dissertations On Government, explores Paine's ideas about government and society. He argues that a just government should be based on the principles of equality and the protection of individual rights. Paine also discusses the role of religion in government and the need for a separation of church and state.The second section, The Affairs Of The Bank, focuses on Paine's views on the banking system. He criticizes the banking industry for its lack of transparency and argues that the government should have more control over the banking system to prevent abuses.The final section, Paper Money, discusses Paine's thoughts on the use of paper money as a form of currency. He argues that paper money is a more efficient and practical form of currency than gold or silver, and that it can be used to promote economic growth and stability.Overall, Dissertations On Government, The Affairs Of The Bank, And Paper Money offers a comprehensive look at Thomas Paine's political and economic philosophy. It provides readers with a unique perspective on the issues facing society in the early 19th century and offers insights into the role of government, banking, and currency in shaping the future of nations.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.