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The Ascent of Money: A Financial History of the World
From the clay tablets of Mesopotamia to the flashing screens of global stock markets, The Ascent of Money traces the restless, shape-shifting journey of humanity’s greatest invention: finance. In this sweeping narrative, money is not merely a medium of exchange—it is the silent architect of empires, revolutions, and ruin. Through wars, bubbles, and banking dynasties, the book unveils how financial innovation both liberated and enslaved, enriched and annihilated. Can understanding the story of money illuminate the forces that still govern our lives, or are we forever doomed to dance to its invisible rhythms? This is the tale of power dressed in numbers—a saga as volatile as it is vital.
- Originally Published: Nov 2008
- Publisher: The Penguin Press, 2009
- Genre: Non-fiction
- Pages: 496
- Book Type: Hardcopy
- ISBN: 9780143116172
- Access: Members
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The Richest Man in Babylon
In the ancient city of Babylon, timeless wisdom unfolds through parables that illuminate the path to wealth, discipline, and prosperity. The Richest Man in Babylon reveals how simple yet profound principles—saving, investing, and living within one’s means—can transform scarcity into abundance. Amidst the glittering sands of fortune, a pressing question emerges: can anyone truly master the art of wealth without first mastering themselves? This enduring tale challenges readers to confront their relationship with money, urging a journey not just toward riches, but toward lasting financial wisdom and freedom.
- Originally Published: 1926
- Publisher: Fingerprint Publishing, 2018
- Genre: Self-help
- Pages: 155
- Book Type: Hardcopy
- ISBN: 9789388144315
- Access: Members
