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Book Synopsis: Why is a $5 note worth $5? Where do coins come from? What do banks actually do? All this and so much more is answered in A Quick History of Money, a crash course from cash cows to cryptocurrency. Money might sound all grown-up and serious, but the history of buying, selling, saving, and stealing is full of crazy stories and unbelievable facts. A Quick History of Money is here to show you the silly side, as well as give you the lowdown on the important stuff like interest, stocks and shares, and wealth inequality.
You will discover:
- How the earliest societies got by without a penny in their pockets.
- Why gold gets all the glory.
- How the first banks started making money from money.
- Who invented the first banknotes and the concept of 'fiat' money.
- The craziest money-making cons of all time, from shaving coins to selling the Eiffel Tower… twice.
- How wealth is measured in the modern-day.
- History's most expensive money mistakes.
- What money might look like in the future.
- Great tips for slick saving and smart spending.
Plus, read about the world's weirdest wonga, from the four-tonne stones used as currency on the island of Yap, to teacups and sea shells in ancient Asia, to beaver pelts in colonial Canada. Learn how hyperinflation leads to some mind-blowing money math, like the Bitcoins used to buy two pizzas in 2010 that would be worth over $90 million today. Test your knowhow with a quiz at the back of the book.
Packed with facts and jokes, the latest in the Quick Histories series takes us on a chronological tour from cashless societies to… cashless societies, proving that while it might make the world go round, money sure is funny.
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Looking to unravel the mysteries of money? Look no further than A Quick History of Money: From Bartering to Bitcoin. This book is your crash course on the fascinating journey of currency. From ancient civilizations to modern-day transactions, this book covers it all. Discover how societies survived without a single penny in their pockets and how gold became the epitome of wealth. Get insider knowledge on how the first banks started making money from money and who came up with the concept of 'fiat' money. But it doesn't stop there! Brace yourself for mind-boggling tales of money-making cons, from shaving coins to selling the Eiffel Tower. This book also explores the measurement of wealth, highlights history's costliest money mistakes, and speculates on the future of currencies. With great tips for saving and spending wisely, A Quick History of Money is the ultimate guide to understanding the world of finance and having a laugh along the way.
Are you ready for some bizarre forms of currency? From four-tonne stones to teacups and sea shells, this book uncovers the weirdest wonga from around the world. Learn the math behind hyperinflation, including the intriguing story of the Bitcoins used to buy two pizzas in 2010, now worth over $90 million. To challenge your newfound knowledge, a quiz awaits you at the end of the book. Packed with astounding facts and hilarious jokes, A Quick History of Money is the latest installment in the Quick Histories series, and it will leave you amazed at the quirks and quirksiness of money.
If you're curious to learn about money and its crazy journey through time, A Quick History of Money is a must-read. Gain insights into the serious and silly sides of money while discovering how it shapes our world. Don't miss out on this captivating guide! Grab your copy today and embark on an adventure through the fascinating world of finance. Click here to grab your copy now!
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