Portrait of an Old Lady Turmoil at the Bank of England

From Library Journal This book by a journalist looks at a quintessentially British institution by emphasizing the people and the bureaucratic personality of the Bank of England. The story begins in 1970 and covers the turbulent times that have challenged the traditional policies and style of this central bank. This useful introduction cracks the facade that normally lends the Bank an aura of mystery. Recommended for most libraries, especially since the book parallels recent works about our central bank, the Federal Reserve System. Richard C. Schiming, Mankato State Univ., Minn.Copyright 1988 Reed Business Information, Inc.