Youssef Cassis Bücher

Youssef Cassis legt mit seinem Buch eine umfassende Geschichte der internationalen Finanzzentren vom Beginn des Industriezeitalters bis heute vor. Anschaulich werden die Finanzmetropolen in ihrem politischen, gesellschaftlichen und kulturgeschichtlichen Kontext dargestellt. Youssef Cassis würdigt die großen Banken und Bankiers, er erzählt die Geschichten der bedeutenden Märkte und Börsen. Und verknüpft damit eine Theorie der Finanzströme.

Focusing on the banking community of London from 1890 to 1914, this book offers an in-depth analysis of the social origins, education, and careers of key bankers during a pivotal era for British finance. It examines the relationships among influential banking dynasties and their political impact, drawing from a sample of 460 bankers and extensive archival research. This study provides valuable insights into the intersection of finance and aristocracy, making it essential for business historians and economists interested in this transformative period.

Analyzing eight significant global financial crises since the late 19th century, this book explores both their differences and similarities, including major events like the Great Depression and the early 21st-century financial debacle. It provides insights into the resilience and evolution of the financial landscape following systemic shocks, highlighting how these crises have influenced economic structures and policies over time. The examination reveals patterns that can inform future responses to financial instability.

This acclaimed history of international financial centres has been updated to cover the challenges posed by the financial collapse of 2007-8. Exploring the dynamics of the rise and decline of the financial centres, it provides the longer term framework necessary to understand the crisis gripping capitals of capital today.