Publisher's Synopsis
""A History of Money in Ancient Countries from the Earliest Times to the Present"" by Alexander Del Mar is a comprehensive study of the evolution of money in various ancient civilizations. The book explores the origins of money, its development, and its role in shaping the economic and social structures of ancient societies. Del Mar delves into the monetary systems of ancient civilizations such as Egypt, Greece, Rome, China, and India, examining the use of various forms of currency, including coins, paper money, and bartering. He also analyzes the impact of political and economic factors on the development of money, as well as the influence of religion and culture. This book provides a fascinating insight into the history of money and its significance in shaping the world we live in today.1885. Contents: Supply of Materials Suitable for Money, and Development of Coinage and Printing; China; Japan; India, Prior to Alexander the Great; India, from Alexander the Great to the Mahomedan Conquest; India, Since the Mahomedan Conquest; Ariana, Bactria, Caubul, and Afghanistan; Egypt; Persia, Assyria, Babylon, and Palestine; Aboriginal Europe; Greece and Greek Colonies; Carthage; Etruria; Rome Generally; Earliest Monetary Systems of Rome; The Servian System; The Republican System; Rise of the Roman Commonwealth; The Patrician System; First Punic War System; Decay of the Commonwealth; The Scipion System; Agrarian and Social War Systems; Julian System; Augustan System; From the Augustan Era to the Dark Ages; Ancient Generic Terms for Money; and Conception of Money by the Ancients.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
