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Get the Summary of Niall Ferguson's The Ascent of Money in 20 minutes. Please note: This is a summary & not the original book. Original book introduction: Niall Ferguson follows the money to tell the human story behind the evolution of our financial system, from its genesis in ancient Mesopotamia to the latest upheavals on what he calls Planet Finance. What's more, Ferguson reveals financial history as the essential backstory behind all history, arguing...
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Niall Ferguson tells the human story behind the step-by-step evolution of the financial system in The Ascent of Money (2009). Starting from ancient Mesopotamia, to the ongoing struggles that people face with money today, he explains the building blocks that made money the way we know it. Ferguson argues that credit and debt were as crucial for the rise of civilization as...
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The must-read summary of Niall Ferguson's book: "The Ascent of Money: A Financial History of the World".
This complete summary of "The Ascent of Money" by Niall Ferguson, a renowned historian, presents his argument that money is now more important than ever. In his book, the author provides a historical look at the world's biggest financial events and the impact they had. According to Ferguson, this historical account will show you that finance...
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In today's fast-paced world, it's tough to find the time to read. But with Joosr guides, you can get the key insights from bestselling non-fiction titles in less than 20 minutes. Whether you want to gain knowledge on the go or find the books you'll love, Joosr's brief and accessible eBook summaries fit into your life. Find out more at joosr.com. Where did money come from and what makes it so important to everyone in the world? Discover how and why...
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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. But historian Ferguson shows that finance is in fact the foundation of human progress. What's more, he reveals financial history as the essential backstory behind...
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Economics drives the modern world and shapes our lives, but few of us feel we have time to engage with the breadth of ideas in the subject. 50 Economics Classics is a guide to two centuries of discussion of finance, capitalism and the global economy. From Adam Smith's Wealth of Nations to Thomas Piketty's bestseller Capital in the Twenty-First Century, here are the great reads, seminal ideas and famous texts clarified and illuminated for all.
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Explains the origins of credit, loans, and debt and why credit networks are central to civilization. Examines financial transactions from early cuneiform records through the transition from Roman numerals to Arabic symbols for greater speed and efficiency among medieval Italian bankers. Also studies the notions surrounding the practice of usury during the Middle Ages and the Renaissance and the rise of the Medici, who built their family's fortune...
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"Szmal, forsa, mamona, kasa, gotówka, waluta, nazywajcie je, jak chcecie. Pieniądze naprawdę rozpalają wyobranźnię. Dla chrześcijan zamiłowanie do pieniędzy jest źródłem wszelkiego zła. Dla generalów są one kołem zamachowym wojen, dla rewolucjonistów -- kajdanami przykuwającymi ludzi do pracy. Jak doszło do tego, że żyjemy w świecie, w którym większość pieniędzy jest niewidzialna? Czym właściwie są i skąd się wzięły?...
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