The Wealth of Nations · Character
George II
British king cited for economic legislation.
minor
Also known as George II, the 23rd George II, George I, George
First appearance: digression concerning the variations in the value of silver during the course of the four last centuries
George II shows up with force in Of the Public Works and Institutions Which Are Necessary for Facilitating Particular Branches of Commerce. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Referenced in the act establishing the African Company (23rd of George II c.
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See George II in digression concerning the variations in the value of silver during the course of the four last centuries