The ascent of money a financial history of the world
Niall Ferguson follows the money to tell the human story behind the evolution of finance, from its origins in ancient Mesopotamia to the latest upheavals. To Christians, love of it is the root of all evil. To generals, it's the sinews of war. To revolutionaries, it's the chains of labor.
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| Format: | Book |
| Language: | English |
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New York
Penguin Press
2008
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| Summary: | Niall Ferguson follows the money to tell the human story behind the evolution of finance, from its origins in ancient Mesopotamia to the latest upheavals. To Christians, love of it is the root of all evil. To generals, it's the sinews of war. To revolutionaries, it's the chains of labor. |
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| Physical Description: | v, 441 pages illustrations 24 cm. |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| ISBN: | 9781594201929 (hardcover) 1594201927 (hardcover) |