First published 2018
Money has shaped human civilization. From ancient bartering to global finance, Yuval Noah Harari traces the epic story of our most universal medium of exchange. Discover how money evolved from simple tools to complex economic systems, wielding immense power over our lives. Harari reveals the hidden forces that dictate the value of money and the increasing role of technology in its future. This sweeping account illuminates the strange alchemy that transforms paper and code into wealth, for better or worse.
Genres: history, economics, non-fiction, finance
Vibes: analytical, informative, thought-provoking
Tropes: historical-perspective, informative-nonfiction
144 pages · Paperback · Penguin Random House