Worldwide Legacy of Haute Banque

The Haute Banque, an elite form of private or merchant banking, emerged in France in the early 19th century, reached its peak around 1850-1860 before declining in the early 20th century and almost disappearing in the 1960s-1980s. This book examines the legacy of the Haute Banque.

Haute Banque, o forma de elita a serviciilor bancare private sau comerciale, a aparut in Franta la inceputul secolului al XIX-lea, a atins apogeul in jurul anilor 1850-1860, inainte de a scadea la inceputul secolului al XX-lea si aproape ca a disparut in anii 1960-1980. Aceasta carte examineaza mostenirea Haute Banque.