A History of Money
From AD 800
1st Edition
Published on 26. May 1994
Book
Hardback
320 pages
978-0-415-10279-7 (ISBN)
Description
This book presents a detailed and surprising history of money from Charlemagne's reform in approximately AD800 to the end of the Silver Wars in 1896. It also summarizes twentieth century developments and places them in their historical context.
Reviews / Votes
'John Chown has written an intelligent guide to the history of money. In each section his review of the past suggests to him analogies with antecedents as well as current money experiences.' - Anna Schwartz, Economic Affairs'A fascinating and readable history.' - Central Banking
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Dimensions
Height: 240 mm
Width: 161 mm
Thickness: 22 mm
Weight
646 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-415-10279-7 (9780415102797)
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Schweitzer Classification
Other editions
Additional editions
Book
09/1996
1st Edition
Routledge
€86.10
Shipment within 15-20 days
Person
John F Chown
Content
List of tables, Foreword, 1 INTRODUCTION, Part I Money as Coin, Part II The Development of Credit and Banking, Part III Inconvertible Paper Money, Notes, Bibliography and bibliographical notes, Index