The History of Usury
This volume provides a historical overview of usury from the Mosaic period through the Roman era and into the nineteenth century. It examines the policy of usury laws, their impact on commerce, and the conflict of legal principles across different states and countries.
License
Public Domain
Originally published
1866
Latest release
Oct 9, 2026
Pages
153
Format
6 × 9 in (152 × 229 mm)
Book type
Paperback nonfiction
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Table of Contents
- History of Usury
- J. B. C. Murray
- Philadelphia: J. B. Lippincott & Co.
- Preface
- VI. PREFACE.
- Contents
- Chapter V.
- Legal Interest In The Several States
- Legal
- Legal Interest In The Several States.
- Pekaltt Fob Ttshet.
- Chapter I. Intolerance Against Usury
- Chapter II.
- Chapter III. The Colonies
- Chapter IV. Alabama
- Chapter V. Conflict of Laws
- Rate Of Interest On Contracts
- Chapter VI. Policy of the Fsttry Laws, and Their
- Effect Upon Commerce.