"The History of Currency, 1252 to 1896" by William Arthur Shaw is a journey back in time to understand how money shaped the world we know today. The book begins with the revival of gold coins in Europe during the 1200s when the Crusades encouraged trade, and cities needed better ways to handle money. Shaw highlights the challenges countries faced as they struggled with different values of gold and silver. He explores the laws and decisions made to manage the changing world of currency, and how these changes affected trade, economic growth, and the wealth of nations. This book chronicles the story of how money evolved from simple coins to a complex system impacting everyone.
The History of Currency, 1252 to 1896
By William Arthur Shaw
From the rise of gold coins to national economic struggles, discover how the pursuit of wealth shaped centuries of European and American history.
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