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Money travels the modern world in disguise. It looks like a convention of human exchange - a commodity like gold or a medium like language. But its history reveals that money is a very different matter. It is an institution engineered by political communities to mark and mobilize resources. As…
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I really loved this book!
Desan’s work filled multiple gaps in my knowledge regarding the historical circumstances that contributed to modern money.
In my view, it is the best and most comprehensive book for anyone who wants to know how we arrived at current monetary arrangements. The research and writing are masterful, comprehensive, and there are many ‘oh my, I didn’t know that’ moments.
A real eye-opener and an essential read for anyone interested in money, finance, and the emergence of capitalism.
Easily the best and most authoritative book since Dickson’s The Financial Revolution In England – a must-read!
From Tim's list on The best books on money and capitalism from a critical political economist.
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