A Short History Of Coins And Currency - John Lubbock - Bog

A Short History of Coins and Currency: In Two Parts is a historical book written by John Lubbock in 1902. The book is divided into two parts, the first part discusses the history of coins and currency from ancient times to the present day. The second part focuses on the monetary systems of different countries and their development over time. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the evolution of coins and currency, including the invention of money, the use of barter systems, the development of paper currency, and the establishment of central banks. It also explores the political and economic factors that have influenced the development of monetary systems throughout history.Lubbock's writing style is clear and concise, making the book accessible to readers of all levels of knowledge on the subject. The book is accompanied by numerous illustrations and diagrams that help to illustrate the evolution of coins and currency over time.Overall, A Short History of Coins and Currency: In Two Parts is an informative and engaging book that provides a fascinating insight into the history of money and its importance in shaping human civilization. It is an essential read for anyone interested in economics, history, or the development of human society.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.