Money: A Story Of Humanity – David McWilliams

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Money: A Story of Humanity by David McWilliams is a fascinating exploration of the true nature and impact of money throughout history and across civilisations. This groundbreaking work, written by one of the world’s leading economists, delves into the complex relationship between money and humanity—revealing how our financial systems reflect our ambitions, anxieties, and power struggles.

From ancient Babylon and the trade routes of the Silk Road to modern-day Wall Street and the rise of cryptocurrency, McWilliams charts an epic journey through time to show how money has shaped our societies, politics, relationships, and very identities. With sharp insight and wit, he reveals money not just as a means of transaction, but as a mirror of what it means to be human—capable of inspiring progress and innovation, but also fuelling greed, inequality, and conflict.

For anyone curious about how money really works and why it holds such sway over our lives, Money: A Story of Humanity offers a fresh, accessible, and deeply human perspective. A must-read for fans of economics, history, and big ideas.