The Wealth of Nations · Character
Bishop Fleetwood
Historical figure cited for wage and price data.
minor
Also known as Fleetwood, Bishop Fleetwood
First appearance: digression concerning the variations in the value of silver during the course of the four last centuries
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Cited as one of the two authors who diligently collected ancient prices of things, particularly corn.
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- Ancient authorities and examples
- English monarchs and economic policy
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