Download or read book Gold: the Monetary Polaris written by Nathan K. Lewis and published by . This book was released on 2013-08-17 with total page 292 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "In this sequel to 'Gold: the Once and Future Money,' Lewis describes further the Classical theoretical basis of gold standard monetary systems. The pre-1913 world gold standard system was perhaps the most successful monetary system the world has ever seen, enabling the incredible economic successes of that time. Britain used a gold standard system for over two hundred years, and gained the world's largest empire of the 19th century. During the 20th century, the United States stuck with a gold standard, and rose to global prominence. The technical understanding needed to implement and maintain gold standard systems is explained in full detail."--P. [4] of cover.