China and the End of Global Silver, 1873 to 1937

Austin Dean's "China and the End of Global Silver, 1873-1937" examines the complex transition of China's monetary system from a silver-based economy to a more modern system.

The book explores the interplay between domestic reforms and international pressures, particularly from the United States, Great Britain, and Japan.

It details the challenges of unifying a diverse monetary landscape and the political and economic factors that shaped the process.

Dean's work sheds light on the global implications of China's monetary choices and their impact on the international monetary order.

The book offers a nuanced perspective on the end of the silver era in world history.