An account of the central importance of money in the ordinary business of the life of different people throughout the ages from ancient times to the present day

A History of Money looks at how money as we know it developed through time. Starting with the barter system, the basic function of exchanging goods evolved into

“If you’re interested in the revolutionary transformation of the meaning and use of money, this is the book to read!”—Charles R. Schwab Cultural anthrop

Text and photographs trace the evolution of the written word, how the alphabet grew out of pictures, the development of papermaking, bookbinding, children's boo