A History of Money in Ancient Countries from the Earliest Times to the Present

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 ancient societies. The book covers the history of money from its earliest forms, such as bartering and the use of commodities like shells and beads, to the development of coins and paper money. Del Mar examines the monetary systems of ancient civilizations such as the Greeks, Romans, Egyptians, and Chinese, as well as the monetary practices of indigenous peoples in Africa, Asia, and the Americas. He also explores the impact of political and economic factors on the development of money and the role of money in shaping societies. The book is an important resource for historians, economists, and anyone interested in the history of money and its role in human civilization.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.