War and gold : a 500-year history of empires, adventures, and debt /

This history of money describes the gold standard, which began in 16th century Spain's quest to collect as much gold as possible through the introduction of paper money as a means of wartime financing during the French and American Revolutions.

Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Kwarteng, Kwasi (Author)
Format: Musical Score Book
Language:English
Edition:First edition.
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