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The Ascent Of Money: A Financial History Of The World
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Watch The Pbs Program Based On The Ascent Of Money.Niall Ferguson Follows The Money To Tell The Human Story Behind The Evolution Of Finance, From Its Origins In Ancient Mesopotamia To The Latest Upheavals On What He Calls Planet Finance.Bread, Cash, Dosh, Dough, Loot, Lucre, Moolah, Readies, The Wherewithal: Call It What You Like, It Matters. To Christians, Love Of It Is The Root Of All Evil. To Generals, Its The Sinews Of War. To Revolutionaries, Its The Chains Of Labor. But In The Ascent Of Money, Niall Ferguson Shows That Finance Is In Fact The Foundation Of Human Progress. Whats More, He Reveals Financial History As The Essential Backstory Behind All History.Through Fergusons Expert Lens Familiar Historical Landmarks Appear In A New And Sharper Financial Focus. Suddenly, The Civilization Of The Renaissance Looks Very Different: A Boom In The Market For Art And Architecture Made Possible When Italian Bankers Adopted Arabic Mathematics. The Rise Of The Dutch Republic Is Reinterpreted As The Triumph Of The Worlds First Modern Bond Market Over Insolvent Habsburg Absolutism. And The Origins Of The French Revolution Are Traced Back To A Stock Market Bubble Caused By A Convicted Scot Murderer.With The Clarity And Verve For Which He Is Known, Ferguson Elucidates Key Financial Institutions And Concepts By Showing Where They Came From. What Is Money? What Do Banks Do? Whats The Difference Between A Stock And A Bond? Why Buy Insurance Or Real Estate? And What Exactly Does A Hedge Fund Do?This Is History For The Present. Ferguson Travels To Postkatrina New Orleans To Ask Why The Free Market Cant Provide Adequate Protection Against Catastrophe. He Delves Into The Origins Of The Subprime Mortgage Crisis.Perhaps Most Important, The Ascent Of Money Documents How A New Financial Revolution Is Propelling The Worlds Biggest Countries, India And China, From Poverty To Wealth In The Space Of A Single Generationan Economic Transformation Unprecedented In Human History.Yet The Central Lesson Of The Financial History Is That Sooner Or Later Every Bubble Burstssooner Or Later The Bearish Sellers Outnumber The Bullish Buyers, Sooner Or Later Greed Flips Into Fear. And Thats Why, Whether Youre Scraping By Or Rolling In It, Theres Never Been A Better Time To Understand The Ascent Of Money.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'The Ascent of Money'? A: The main theme of 'The Ascent of Money' is the exploration of financial history and its impact on human progress, detailing how finance has shaped civilizations from ancient times to the modern era.
- Q: Who is the author of 'The Ascent of Money'? A: The author of 'The Ascent of Money' is Niall Ferguson, a renowned historian and author known for his work on economic history.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: 'The Ascent of Money' is available in hardcover binding, which provides durability and a premium feel.
- Q: How many pages are in 'The Ascent of Money'? A: 'The Ascent of Money' contains 442 pages, offering an in-depth exploration of financial history.
- Q: What topics are covered in the book? A: The book covers a range of topics including the origins of money, the role of banks, stock and bond markets, and the impact of financial crises on societies.
- Q: When was 'The Ascent of Money' published? A: 'The Ascent of Money' was published on November 13, 2008.
- Q: Is this book suitable for readers without a financial background? A: Yes, 'The Ascent of Money' is written in an accessible style, making it suitable for readers without a financial background who are interested in understanding finance's role in history.
- Q: Does 'The Ascent of Money' include any historical case studies? A: Yes, the book includes various historical case studies that illustrate key financial concepts and events, such as the Renaissance and the French Revolution.
- Q: What can readers expect to learn from 'The Ascent of Money'? A: Readers can expect to learn about the evolution of financial systems, key financial institutions, and the historical context of economic transformations throughout history.
- Q: Is there a specific audience for this book? A: The book appeals to a broad audience, including history enthusiasts, economics students, and anyone interested in the interplay between finance and societal progress.