The Wealth of Nations · Character
Charles II
English king cited for economic legislation.
minor
Also known as Charles II, Charles I, King Charles II
First appearance: digression concerning the variations in the value of silver during the course of the four last centuries
Charles II's tie to Silver is one of the pressures that moves The Wealth of Nations—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.
Referenced in relation to the high price of corn during his reign and the beginning of coin clipping.
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With Silver (professional): Charles II and Silver have interactions related to royal economic policies or trade. With The Chinese (professional): Charles II and the Chinese have interactions related to royal trade…
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- English monarchs and economic policy
- Ancient authorities and examples
- Protagonist
- Diverse authorities and generic roles
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- Silver
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- The Chinese
professional · ambivalent
- The Chinese
professional · ambivalent
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