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Historical journey through the evolution of finance.
If you're intrigued by how finance shapes history and dictates the power dynamics of the world, then "The Ascent of Money" is a book you might find yourself engrossed in. Niall Ferguson takes you on a narrative journey linking money with the evolution of human societies, offering insights into the financial principles that have engineered the rise and fall of empires and economies. It reads like a story, yet educates like a textbook—ideal for anyone looking to understand the complex world of money without dozing off.
- Duke of Westminster Medal for Military Literature Nominee (2009)
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Niall Ferguson
Publisher: Penguin Group
Date of Publication: 2012-07-06
Format: Paperback
Goodreads rating: 3.9
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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 backstory to all history. From the banking dynasty that 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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Historical journey through the evolution of finance.
If you're intrigued by how finance shapes history and dictates the power dynamics of the world, then "The Ascent of Money" is a book you might find yourself engrossed in. Niall Ferguson takes you on a narrative journey linking money with the evolution of human societies, offering insights into the financial principles that have engineered the rise and fall of empires and economies. It reads like a story, yet educates like a textbook—ideal for anyone looking to understand the complex world of money without dozing off.
- Duke of Westminster Medal for Military Literature Nominee (2009)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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