A Cultural History of Money in the Age of Empire HARDBACK 9781474237406

Name: A Cultural History of Money in the Age of Empire HARDBACK 9781474237406
Brand: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Explore the intense monetization of social life in the nineteenth century with 'A Cultural History of Money in the Age of Empire.' This compelling hardcover delves into how money became the primary means of accessing goods and services, the emergence of new financial technologies, and the rise of paper currencies based on trust. Discover the ambivalent monetary landscape where imperial currencies coexisted with local ones, and how money became a central issue in politics, arts, and sciences, leading to the birth of modern economics. Drawing on a wealth of visual and textual sources, this book examines key cultural case studies, including technologies, ideas, ritual and religion, the everyday, art and representation, and interpretation. This book is an insightful exploration for anyone interested in economic history, cultural studies, and the evolution of monetary systems. It offers a deep dive into a transformative period through a rich array of historical examples. Summary: A Cultural History of Money in the Age of Empire, Hardcover, English, 208 pages, ISBN: 9781474237406, by Federico Neiburg.