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The Character of Credit

- Personal Debt in English Culture, 1740-1914

About The Character of Credit

Examination of the history of personal debt and credit from 1740 to 1914 from three interlocking perspectives: representations of debt in novels, diaries and autobiographical memoirs; the transformation of imprisonment for debt; and the use of small claims courts to mediate disputes between debtors and creditors. Includes extensive archival research.

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  • Language:
  • English
  • ISBN:
  • 9780521036498
  • Binding:
  • Paperback
  • Pages:
  • 376
  • Published:
  • October 18, 2007
  • Dimensions:
  • 153x228x23 mm.
  • Weight:
  • 562 g.
Delivery: 1-2 weeks
Expected delivery: October 17, 2024

Description of The Character of Credit

Examination of the history of personal debt and credit from 1740 to 1914 from three interlocking perspectives: representations of debt in novels, diaries and autobiographical memoirs; the transformation of imprisonment for debt; and the use of small claims courts to mediate disputes between debtors and creditors. Includes extensive archival research.

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