An account of the central importance of money in the ordinary business of the life of different people throughout the ages from ancient times to the present day

A History of Money looks at how money as we know it developed through time. Starting with the barter system, the basic function of exchanging goods evolved into

“If you’re interested in the revolutionary transformation of the meaning and use of money, this is the book to read!”—Charles R. Schwab Cultural anthrop

With clarity and humor, Martin Jenkins and Satoshi Kitamura take readers on a fascinating tour of the history of money. What can take the form of a stone with a

Looking from the 11th century to the 20th century, Kuroda explores how money was used and how currencies evolved in transactions within local communities and in