Millionaire
Janet Gleeson
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Millionaire
Published
1999
Publisher
Simon & Schuster
Pages
303
ISBN-13
9780684872957
ISBN-10
0684872951
Description
"On the death of France's most glorious king, Louis XIV, in 1715, few people benefited from the shift in power more than the intriguing financial genius from Edinburgh, John Law. Already notorious for killing a man in a duel and for acquiring a huge fortune from gambling, Law had proposed to the English monarch that a bank be established to issue paper money with the credit based on the value of land. But Queen Anne was not about to take advice from a gambler and felon. So, in exile in Paris, he convinced the bankrupt court of Louis XV of the value of his idea." "Law soon engineered the revival of the French economy and found himself one of the most powerful men in Europe. In August 1717, he founded the Mississippi Company, and the Court granted him the right to trade in France's vast territory in America.". "In Millionaire, Janet Gleeson reconstructs this epic drama where fortunes were made and lost, paupers grew rich, and lords fell into penury - and a modern fiscal philosophy was born. Her tale reveals two great characters: John Law, with his complex personality and inscrutable motives, and money itself."--BOOK JACKET.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Millionaire?
This edition of Millionaire has approximately 303 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read Millionaire?
For most readers, Millionaire typically takes between 6h 19m and 4h 13m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 75,750 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 5h 3m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 11 days • Estimated word count: 75,750 words
Your individual reading time will vary based on your personal reading pace, the amount of daily reading time, and your familiarity with the subject matter.
What is the word count of Millionaire?
The estimated word count for Millionaire is approximately 75,750 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of Millionaire?
Millionaire was written by Janet Gleeson.
When was Millionaire published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 1999. The original work may have been published on a different date.