From the birthplaces of the world's four great civilizations, to the origins of coins, banknotes, banking, and insurance, to the expansion of money through investment and speculation, and even the global financial crisis, we explore the history of money, which has accompanied the development of human civilization.
Money appeared as a yardstick for measuring value and a medium of exchange, and functioned as the lifeblood of civilization that kept society running smoothly.
Looking back at world history, one's status as a world-dominating hegemon was determined by where money flowed.
The map of wealth soon became the map of world hegemony.
This book explores the origins and development of money and examines how the map of wealth has evolved. It is essential knowledge for navigating uncertain times.