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Explore this collection to enrich your knowledge and gain a deeper understanding of the economic principles that impact our daily lives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eImmerse yourself in these educational and reference-rich resources, crafted with the expertise and engaging style that David McWilliams is known for. Discover how economics influences everything, from personal finances to global markets, through the lens of this acclaimed author.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"money-by-david-mcwilliams","title":"Money","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eMoney\u003c\/em\u003e by David McWilliams delves deep into the fascinating and complex world of currency, offering readers an insightful and enthralling journey through the history and impact of money on human civilisation. Whether you are a seasoned economist or simply curious about the financial world, McWilliams' exploration provides a captivating narrative that is both enlightening and entertaining.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOur relationship with money is intricate and pervasive, influencing everything from daily transactions to the grand shifts of political power. But what exactly is money, and where does it originate? Can it ever truly run out? McWilliams addresses these profound questions, tracing the evolution of money from primitive tally sticks in ancient Africa to the sophisticated cryptocurrencies that dominate today’s financial conversations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThrough the ages, money has been a central player in countless innovations and upheavals. McWilliams charts its journey through Republican Greece with the advent of coins, to the significant role of mathematics in the medieval Arab world, right up to the transformational events of the French Revolution. He also examines the rise of the US dollar and the burgeoning influence of digital currencies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThroughout this odyssey, McWilliams introduces us to a diverse cast of historical figures who have redefined and reimagined money, influencing societies and shaping the course of human destiny. These pioneers, disruptors, and visionaries demonstrate how the concept of money has continuously evolved, pushing the boundaries of trade, culture, and technology over the last 5000 years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn his distinct, engaging style, McWilliams unlocks the mysteries and power of money, making complex economic principles accessible and intriguing. He expertly illustrates how money matters significantly and how it intricately shapes our world. The story of money, he posits, is ultimately the story of humanity itself, reflecting our highest aspirations and deepest flaws.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eMoney\u003c\/em\u003e is an enlightening read that shows why it remains humanity’s greatest invention, fuelling progress, inspiring genius, and at times, leading to great peril. It tells the tale of Homo sapiens, our relentless quest for prosperity, and the lengths we go to achieve it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e‘McWilliams has a great knack for bringing a complex economics story to life. He is also funny. In economics, that's a rare and persuasive combination’ - \u003cem\u003eIrish Times\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Simon \u0026 Schuster NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45732341154028,"sku":"9781471195440","price":33.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781471195440_4d079b84-ff34-4f59-b933-1370f56ce3ca.jpg?v=1729724740"},{"product_id":"money-by-david-mcwilliams-9781471195464","title":"Money","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cem\u003eAS HEARD ON RADIO 4 BOOK OF THE WEEK\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTHE INTERNATIONAL #1 BESTSELLER\u003cbr\u003eSHORTLISTED FOR THE AN POST IRISH BOOK AWARDS 2024 NON-FICTION BOOK OF THE YEAR\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eA WATERSTONES NON-FICTION BOOK OF THE YEAR 2024\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eA 2024 BOOK OF THE YEAR IN THE \u003ci\u003eOBSERVER\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eECONOMIST\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eFINANCIAL TIMES\u003c\/i\u003e AND \u003ci\u003ePROSPECT\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e‘A breathtaking, expansive and imaginative ride through the history and future of money from an author who truly understands it’ \u003cb\u003ePROFESSOR BRIAN COX\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e‘Exceptional’ \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eFINANCIAL TIMES\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e‘A cracking book that is as enjoyable as it is readable’ \u003cb\u003ePETER FRANKOPAN\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e‘Equally entertaining and insightful’ \u003cb\u003eYANIS VAROUFAKIS\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eMONEY.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe object of our desires.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe engine of our genius.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eHumanity’s greatest invention.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom clay tablets in Mesopotamia to today’s cryptocurrency, global economist David McWilliams takes us on an epic journey of innovation, disruption and transformation that is an astonishing new history of our species.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe question is, over 5,000 years, have we changed money – or has money changed us?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e‘A fun history of money told through the stories of the chancers, cheats, scoundrels and geniuses who made it happen’ \u003cb\u003eKATIE MARTIN\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e‘An impressive journey that fizzes with facts’ \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eECONOMIST\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e‘An eye-opening history of what makes the world go round’ \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eEVENING STANDARD\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e‘Compelling, funny and original’ \u003cb\u003eKATJA HOYER\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e‘If, as David McWilliams complains, economists take the fun out of money, then he is the exception that proves the rule: a man who could not write a boring sentence if he tried’ \u003cb\u003eTOM HOLLAND\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Simon \u0026 Schuster NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46834907119852,"sku":"9781471195464","price":29.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/money-9781471195464_xlg.jpg?v=1771232669"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/collections\/david-mcwilliams.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}