The ascent of money / Ferguson, Niall

Presents a comprehensive history of money and finance since the early usage of coins; explores the introduction of financial institutions such as banks, bonds, joint stock companies, insurance, and property ownership; and examines how financial failures have led to wars and poverty. poverty.

Presents a comprehensive history of money and finance since the early usage of coins; explores the introduction of financial institutions such as banks, bonds, joint stock, companies, insurance, and property ownership; and examines how financial failures have led to wars and poverty. poverty.