Fiat Money Inflation In France: How It Came, What It Brought, And How It Ended

Fiat money inflation in France: How it came, what it brought, and how it ended examines the far-reaching consequences of abandoning stable monetary principles during a period of national upheaval. The narrative traces how emergency financial measures intended to resolve fiscal distress instead accelerated economic collapse and social instability. Drawing on official records, debates, and public reactions, the book shows how unchecked paper currency expansion distorted prices, weakened publi...