Download or read book The Financial Revolution 1660 - 1750 written by Henry G. Roseveare and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2014-05-12 with total page 136 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The financial revolution marked the end of medieval England, and through the major institutions such as Lloyds and the Bank of England, laid the foundations on which England's emergence as a world power was based. The subsequent changes radically altered English politics, and this book aims to provide a concise guide to them. The series provides analysis of complex issues and problems in important A level Modern History topics. Using supporting documents, the books aim to give students a clear account of historical facts and an understanding of the central themes and differing interpretations. It is aimed at A level, first year university students and those at polytechnics and colleges of higher education. It should also be of interest to the general public who have an interest in British history.