From Beads To Bank Notes
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Author: R. P. Hargreaves
Binding: Hardback
Published: JOHN McINDOE DUNEDIN, 1972
Condition:
Book: Fair
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: Previous owner
This compelling work of economic history chronicles the fascinating evolution of currency and exchange systems across human civilization. From Beads To Bank Notes meticulously details the diverse methods societies have employed to facilitate trade, from ancient bartering and commodity money to the sophisticated financial instruments of the modern era. R. P. Hargreaves uncovers the cultural, social, and technological forces that shaped these transformations, presenting a comprehensive overview of monetary development. The narrative illustrates how seemingly simple objects gained immense value as mediums of exchange, ultimately leading to the abstract concepts underpinning contemporary finance. This authoritative text offers profound insights into the very foundations of global commerce and the enduring human need for a standardized system of value.
Author: R. P. Hargreaves
Binding: Hardback
Published: JOHN McINDOE DUNEDIN, 1972
Condition:
Book: Fair
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: Previous owner
This compelling work of economic history chronicles the fascinating evolution of currency and exchange systems across human civilization. From Beads To Bank Notes meticulously details the diverse methods societies have employed to facilitate trade, from ancient bartering and commodity money to the sophisticated financial instruments of the modern era. R. P. Hargreaves uncovers the cultural, social, and technological forces that shaped these transformations, presenting a comprehensive overview of monetary development. The narrative illustrates how seemingly simple objects gained immense value as mediums of exchange, ultimately leading to the abstract concepts underpinning contemporary finance. This authoritative text offers profound insights into the very foundations of global commerce and the enduring human need for a standardized system of value.