About This Book
The History of Money (2024) takes us on a tour through time, from the earliest forms of currency to the introduction of bitcoin. It’s a story of booming trade, powerful empires and devastating financial busts. It explains how money has fueled enormous progress and why it remains a fragile system that struggles to benefit all people equally.
Who Should Read This?
- History buffs interested in fresh perspectives on old stories
- Anyone interested in global economics
- Curious folks who like big-picture tales of how the world works
About the Author
David McWilliams is an Irish economist, writer, and broadcaster from Dublin, known for making big economic ideas easy to grasp. He’s the author of several bestsellers, as well as the host of a popular economics podcast, called The David McWilliams Podcast. He’s also the co-founder of the Dalkey Book Festival and the Kilkenomics economics-and-comedy festival, blending serious analysis with a healthy dose of humor.
