The Ascent of Money : A Financial History of the World

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Money's Role in History, Unveiled in One Book

"The Ascent of Money" is a compelling read for anyone interested in finance, history, or both. Niall Ferguson chronicles the evolution of finance from the Italian Renaissance to the modern day, and his approachable writing style makes this complex topic engaging and informative. Readers will gain a new appreciation for how finance has shaped the world we live in today.

  • Duke of Westminster Medal for Military Literature Nominee (2009)
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The Ascent of Money : A Financial History of the World

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ISBN: 9780141035482
Authors: Nil Ferguson
Publisher: Penguin Books
Date of Publication: 2009-01-01
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: History, Economics, Politics, Business
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Bread, cash, dosh, dough, loot. Call it what you like, it matters now more than ever. In The Ascent of Money, Niall Ferguson shows that financial history is the back-story to all history.From the banking dynasty who funded the Italian Renaissance to the stock market bubble that caused the French Revolution, this is the story of booms and busts as it's never been told before.With the world in the grip of the biggest financial crisis since the Great Depression, there's never been a better time to understand the ascent - and descent - of money.
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