Brief History of Money
Brief History of Money What do cacao beans, cowrie shells, paper cards, cigarettes and digital databases all have in common? Money is an essential aspect of everyday life and something that we…
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Brief History of Money
What do cacao beans, cowrie shells, paper cards, cigarettes and digital databases all have in common? Money is an essential aspect of everyday life and something that we usually take for granted until it all goes wrong.This book traces the role, growth and impact of money and finance on individuals, human civilisation and the type of economy we live in. At some time, they have been used as a form of money.
We strive for financial stability and security, yet this often proves surprisingly ephemeral. The financial history of the world reads like a fascinating novel with innumerable twists and turns. Just as we hope we have reached a new plateau of prosperity, the financial system has a habit of throwing a wrench in the works, forcing us to change and adapt to new circumstances.
This book traces the financial system from its birth as a credit system in ancient Mesopotamia, to