Money in the History of Humanity

Irish economist David McWilliams explores the inseparable connection between human progress and money – from clay tablets of Mesopotamia to modern cryptocurrencies. No innovation has defined the evolution of the Homo sapiens species as deeply and radically as money. However,... despite their absolute dominance in our minds and behavior, most of us do not truly understand the role and essence of money. Where do they come from? How much is there in the world? Who really controls them?
Money is inextricably linked to every sphere of our activity, from politics to art. Greek culture spread across the Mediterranean due to silver tetradrachms, and the Roman Empire conquered the world through credit. The Italian Renaissance began with the light hand of Florentine bankers, and the most disgraceful European legacy, colonialism, became possible due to the emergence of joint-stock companies. The history of money is the history of the most curious, inventive, and dangerous species of animals on earth.

Author: Дэвид Мак-Уильямс

Printhouse: Azbuka

Series: Azbuka-Business

Age restrictions: 18+

Year of publication: 2025

ISBN: 9785389293489

Number of pages: 368

Size: 240х170х23 mm

Cover type: hard

Weight: 680 g

ID: 1724413

Irish economist David McWilliams explores the inseparable connection between human progress and money – from clay tablets of Mesopotamia to modern cryptocurrencies. No innovation has defined the evolution of the Homo sapiens species as deeply and radically as money. However, despite their absolute dominance in our minds and behavior, most of us do not truly understand the role and essence of money. Where do they come from? How much is there in the world? Who really controls them?
Money is inextricably linked to every sphere of our activity, from politics to art. Greek culture spread across the Mediterranean due to silver tetradrachms, and the Roman Empire conquered the world through credit. The Italian Renaissance began with the light hand of Florentine bankers, and the most disgraceful European legacy, colonialism, became possible due to the emergence of joint-stock companies. The history of money is the history of the most curious, inventive, and dangerous species of animals on earth.

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