People's Banks: A Record of Social and Economic Success is a book written by Henry William Wolff and published in 1893. The book is a detailed account of the history and success of people's banks, which were cooperative financial institutions that emerged in Europe in the 19th century. Wolff's book provides a comprehensive overview of the origins of people's banks, their organizational structures, and their impact on the social and economic conditions of the communities they served. He argues that people's banks were successful because they were based on principles of mutual aid, cooperation, and democratic control, which allowed them to provide affordable credit and financial services to ordinary people who were excluded from traditional banking systems.The book includes case studies of people's banks in Germany, Austria, and Italy, as well as an analysis of the role of people's banks in promoting social and economic development. Wolff also discusses the challenges faced by people's banks, including opposition from established financial institutions and government regulations.Overall, People's Banks: A Record of Social and Economic Success is an important historical document that sheds light on the origins and impact of cooperative banking, and its relevance to contemporary debates about financial inclusion and social justice.This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.