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Genealogy of American Finance by Richard Sylla and Robert Wright (2015, Hardcover)

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Product Identifiers

PublisherColumbia University Press

ISBN-100231170262

ISBN-139780231170260

eBay Product ID (ePID)207769317

Product Key Features

Number of Pages336 Pages

LanguageEnglish

Publication NameGenealogy of American Finance

Publication Year2015

SubjectBanks & Banking, Economic History, Finance / General, Industries / Financial Services, Corporate & Business History

TypeTextbook

AuthorRichard Sylla, Robert Wright

Subject AreaBusiness & Economics

FormatHardcover

Dimensions

Item Height0.1 in

Item Weight70.1 Oz

Item Length1.3 in

Item Width1 in

Additional Product Features

Intended AudienceScholarly & Professional

LCCN2014-027289

ReviewsThe Genealogy of American Finance is sure to motivate interesting conversation, whether around a coffee table or in a classroom. Its strength comes from its breadth and level of detail--the scope of this genealogical approach has not been previously undertaken, and the fact that it manages to remain balanced and engaging is impressive., Genealogy of American Finance is sure to motivate interesting conversation, whether around a coffee table or in a classroom. Its strength comes from its breadth and level of detail--the scope of this genealogical approach has not been previously undertaken, and the fact that it manages to remain balanced and engaging is impressive., In addition to tracing the histories of America's 50 largest financial corporations, this richly illustrated coffee-table book spotlights many of the important economic events that influenced the evolutions of those institutions., A fascinating compilation of the genealogical histories of the fifty largest financial institutions in the United States.... Clearly written and enjoyable to read. I expect that all readers will learn something new from the book and that the vast majority of readers will learn quite a bit. I recommend it with enthusiasm., The Genealogy of American Finance is sure to motivate interesting conversation, whether around a coffee table or in a classroom. Its strength comes from its breadth and level of detail -- the scope of this genealogical approach has not been previously undertaken, and the fact that it manages to remain balanced and engaging is impressive., Wright and Sylla have produced an extremely valuable edition on the history of the 50 institutions central to American economic life. Highly recommended to anyone with an interest in business history., Genealogy of American Finance is a treasure trove of information on American banking and its history, in an unusual-and unusually useful-format., Genealogy of American Finance is a treasure trove of information on American banking and its history, in an unusual--and unusually useful--format., A lavishly illustrated volume.... Genealogy of American Finance is a remarkable and durable achievement, definitive and magisterial., Wright and Sylla have produced an extremely valuable edition on the history of the fifty institutions central to American economic life. I highly recommended it to anyone with an interest in business history., Genealogy of American Finance is sure to motivate interesting conversation, whether around a coffee table or in a classroom. Its strength comes from its breadth and level of detail-the scope of this genealogical approach has not been previously undertaken, and the fact that it manages to remain balanced and engaging is impressive.

Dewey Edition23

Grade FromCollege Graduate Student

IllustratedYes

Dewey Decimal332.1/20973

Table Of ContentForeword, by Charles M. Royce Overview of the Big 50 Introduction: A Brief History of Banking in America Banks, Holding Companies and Corporate Genealogies: Necessary Technical Talk The Big 50 Ally Financial American Express American International Group BancWest Bank of America Bank of New York Mellon BB&T BBVA Compass Bancshares BMO Financial BOK Financial Capital One Financial Charles Schwab CIT Group Citigroup City National Comerica Deutsche Bank Discover Financial E*Trade Fifth Third Bancorp First Niagara General Electric Capital Goldman Sachs HSBC North America Hudson City Bancorp Huntington Bancshares John Deere Capital JPMorgan Chase KeyCorp M&T Bank Morgan Stanley New York Community Bancorp Northern Trust People's United Financial PNC Financial Services Popular Principal Financial Group RBS-Citizens Financial Regions Financial Santander Holdings USA State Street SunTrust Banks Synovus Financial TD Bank US Holding U.S. Bancorp UnionBanCal USAA Utrecht-America Holdings Wells Fargo Zions Bancorporation Conclusion Illustration Credits Index Acknowledgments

SynopsisIn this unique, well-illustrated book, readers learn how fifty financial corporations came to dominate the U.S. banking system and their impact on the nation's political, social, and economic growth. A story that spans more than two centuries of war, crisis, and opportunity, this account reminds readers that American banking was never a fixed enterprise but has evolved in tandem with the country. More than 225 years have passed since Alexander Hamilton created one of the nation's first commercial banks. Over time, these institutions have changed hands, names, and locations, reflecting a wave of mergers, acquisitions, and other restructuring efforts that echo changes in American finance. Some names, such as Bank of America and Wells Fargo, will be familiar to readers. The origins of others, including Zions Bancorporation, founded by Brigham Young and owned by the Mormon Church until 1960, are surprising. Exploring why some banks failed and others thrived, this book wonders, in light of the 2008 financial crisis, whether recent consolidations have reached or even exceeded economically rational limits. A key text for navigating the complex terrain of American finance, this volume draws a fascinating family tree for projecting the financial future of a nation., An immersive history of fifty major American banks and their role in transforming the nation into a leading world power.

LC Classification NumberHG2491.W75 2015