Publisher's Synopsis
""A Summary of the History and Law of Usury"" is a book written by James Birch Kelly in 1835 that explores the concept of usury, or the charging of excessive interest rates on loans. The book provides a historical overview of usury, tracing its origins back to ancient times and examining how it has been viewed and regulated throughout history.Kelly also examines the existing system of usury laws in his time, critiquing its policies and suggesting potential amendments that could improve the system. The book is a comprehensive analysis of usury and its impact on society, providing readers with a deeper understanding of this complex and often controversial topic.Together With An Analysis Of The Parliamentary Proceedings Relative To The Subject, Up To The Present Time, And A Collection Of Statutes.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
