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Money in human history

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Money in human history
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Irish economist David McWilliams explores the inextricable link between human progress and money—from the clay tablets of Mesopotamia to modern cryptocurrencies. No innovation has shaped the evolution of Homo sapiens as profoundly and radically as money. Yet despite its absolute dominance in our minds and behavior, most of us don't truly understand the role and essence of money. Where does it come from? How much of it is there? Who really controls it?

Money is inextricably linked to every aspect of our activity, from politics to art. Greek culture spread across the Mediterranean thanks to silver tetradrachms, and the Roman Empire conquered the world through credit. The Italian Renaissance began with the help of Florentine bankers, and Europe's most infamous legacy, colonialism, was made possible by the advent of the joint-stock company. The history of money is the history of the most curious, inventive, and dangerous animal on earth. Our history.
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