Author profile

Walter Bagehot

1826–1877 · England

An English journalist, essayist and economist whose writing connected financial institutions, political practice and public explanation.

Business & Economics History

Life and context

A short timeline

1826
Born in England.
1873
Lombard Street published.
Unknown year
Physics and Politics, or, Thoughts on the application of the principles of "natural selection" and "inheritance" to political society published.
Unknown year
The English Constitution published.
1877
End of the author’s recorded life.

Recurring concerns

Themes and style

banking
credit
institutions
crisis

Analytical exposition sharpened by practical examples, comparison and compact judgments.

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Works by Walter Bagehot

3 works in the Linden collection.

Business & Economics

Lombard Street

Walter Bagehot

Business & Economics · B2–C1 · 7 hr

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Science & Technology

Physics and Politics, or, Thoughts on the application of the principles of "natural selection" and "inheritance" to political society

Walter Bagehot

Science & Technology · B2–C1 · 5 hr

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History

The English Constitution

Walter Bagehot

History · B2–C1 · 6 hr

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