The Intricacies of 18th Century Bonds

This chapter explores the role of bonds as a mechanism of trust for loans in 18th century London, focusing on Robert Perrault's efforts to secure funding with backing from William Adair. It highlights the bank's scrutiny of Adair's identity, raising issues of reliability and the complexities of financial agreements.

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