The following are a few books that introduce the history of American financial development: 1 Benjamin Graham, The Financial Freak This book introduced Graham's idea and practice of value investment and his contribution to the development of the American financial market and investment. The book also covered some important events and people in American financial history. 2. A History of Financial Market by Peter Schmidt This book described the historical evolution of the financial market from ancient times to modern times, covering the establishment of the financial system, the invention of financial instruments, the development of the stock market, the changes in the bond market, financial innovation and risk management. The History of Finance in the United States by Michael Hatton This book covers all aspects of American financial history, including financial markets, financial institutions, monetary policy, investment philosophy, and risk management. The book also involved some important events and people. 4. Financial markets and Institutions by John B Bogel This book introduced the basic concepts and operations of financial markets and financial institutions, including the stock market, bond market, futures market, and derivative market. The book also involved some important events and people. The Nature of Finance by Ray Dalio This book talked about the nature and operation of finance, including asset pricing, risk management, investment management, capital structure, and so on. The book also involved some important events and people. These books cover all aspects of American financial history and can help readers better understand the process of financial markets and investment development.