Ellen R. Feingold

The Value of Money

(No reviews yet) Write a Review
ISBN 13:
9781935623809
author:
Ellen R. Feingold
format:
HardBack
publisher:
Bravo Ltd
language:
English
Publication Year:
2015
Pages:
176
Dimensions:
21.2 x 1.5 x 26.1 cm
Genre:
Home & Garden, Antiques & Collectables, Antiques & Collectables by Subject
Condition:
New
Availability:
Item usually sent within 20 working days
£31.39

Description

The Value of Money explores the power of monetary objects to reveal history. This richly illustrated book features over 175 objects from the Smithsonian National Museum of American History's National Numismatic Collection, showcasing a vast array of items from every inhabited continent, spanning more than 2,600 years. With its stunning rarities and geographic and chronological diversity, this collection offers a unique perspective on the origins of money, new monetary technologies, and the cultural messages it conveys. The book examines numismatic art and design, as well as the practice of collecting money, connecting American history to global histories of exchange, cultural interaction, and expression. By examining these objects, readers can gain insight into political change, innovation, and the ways in which money reflects and shapes our societies.

View AllClose

Related Products

Related Products