A richly original look at the origins of money and how it makes the world go roundNiall Ferguson follows the money to tell the human story behind the evolution of our financial system; from its genesis in ancient Mesopotamia to the latest upheavals on what he calls Planet Finance. What's more; Ferguson reveals financial history as the essential backstory behind all history; arguing that the evolution of credit and debt was as important as any technological innovation in the rise of civilization. As Ferguson traces the crisis from ancient Egypt's Memphis to today's Chongqing; he offers bold and compelling new insights into the rise--and fall--of not just money but Western power as well.Niall Ferguson's new book The Square and the Tower: Networks and Power; from the Freemasons to Facebook will be published in January 2018.
#179687 in Books Cordery; Stacy A. 2008-09-30 2008-09-30Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 8.39 x 1.32 x 5.47l; 1.23 #File Name: 0143114271608 pages
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Powerful book about a powerful ladyBy Carol G. MamantovNext to Ron Chernow's "Hamilton"; this is one of the best politically related books I have read. Alice's whole life was about the world of politics although she never held an office. Being the daughter of Teddy Roosevelt; this is not surprising.The fact that she could publicly criticize her relatives; FDR and Eleanor; and still remain one of the most influential people in Washington speaks to her charm and independence. She obviously had a very brilliant mind and enhanced it by reading extensively about science; philosophy etc. She could discuss various subjects in depth with experts in their field. Her love life was not what should have been acceptable but it never lessened her power or influence with the famous and powerful. I knew that Alice was a handful when she was young but I didn't realize how independent in thought and action she was until the end of her long life. I found the book to draw a very in depth portrait of a most unusual; intelligent and witty woman. The author did a thorough job of researching the life of Alice Roosevelt Longsworth.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. A Long ReadBy Sadie McC.This rather lengthy biography is comprehensive and gives a great deal of insight into the personality and character of Alice Roosevelt Longworth and how they were formed. The book is; however; a LOT of information to wade through; and the author's style is not as engaging as one might hope. But; as a textbook for the lady and her times; it is insightful and illustrative. Just be patient.1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Lucy MercerBy CustomerI absolutely loved that book and am planning to order paperback copy - my Kindle one does not have any pictures.To the editors - I wish you would mention Eleanor and FDR "little trick" during an election campaign; when Eleanor was following her cousin; Theodore Roosevelt Jr with a huge teapot on the roof of her car to discredit him (a reminder of a scandal in the office; he wasn't involved in it personally). It worked marvels and Roosevelt Jr had lost his race for the governor position. As a result; he was not consider for presidential elections and could not race against FDR. After that; who could have blamed Alice for not being fond of her cousin Eleanor? As for her "encouraging" an affair of FDR with Lucy Mercer ("betrayal" of her cousin Eleanor); an affair was already in a full bloom before Alice started to invite them for dinner.
