Gold, Dollar and Empire
- ISBN-10
- 1519489811
- ISBN-13
- 9781519489814
- Pages
- 114
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2016-03-16
- Publisher
- Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
- Author
- Francisco Soberon Valdes
Description
Mr. Soberon has provided us with a fascinating chronological review of the history of money in all its forms from several hundred years BCE through the present day. From gold and silver to paper money and beyond, from Dictators to Democrats and Republicans, he chronicles the evolution of the various mediums of exchange and the power and influence held and wielded by those who possessed them in great amounts. This book is certain to hold the interest of both the high school student and the seasoned banker. It is required reading for anyone interested in economics, business, investing or simply world history. Clearly written and unbiased, Mr. Soberon's narrative appears at a crucial juncture in world affairs."
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