A History of Money
Book description
A History of Money looks at how money as we know it developed through time. Starting with the barter system, the basic function of exchanging goods evolved into a monetary system based on coins made up of precious metals and, from the 1500s onwards, financial systems were established through which…
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When I first became interested in the future of money as a distinct subject, I had the good fortune to meet the late professor, Glyn Davies. I saw him give a talk on the topic, which was a revelation! His book provides a solid grounding in the evolution of money.
I think no one should formulate opinions about the future of money until they understand its history better. I found the book accessible and compelling, I read it like a novel turning over the pages to see what happened next!
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