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

by Aleander del Mar (Author)

""A History of Money in Ancient Countries from the Earliest Times to the Present"" is a comprehensive book written by Alexander Del Mar that explores the evolution of money in various ancient civilizations, including those of Greece, Rome, China, India, and Egypt. The book delves into the origins of money, the different types of currencies used in these societies, and the role that money played in shaping their economies and societies. It also examines the impact of political and cultural factors on the development of monetary systems, as well as the influence of trade and commerce on the use of money. This book provides a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of money and its significance 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.