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The History of Money

How is the word "capital" related to "cattle"? What does the goddess Juno have to do with money? And is a "buck" related to a male deer? This intriguing documentary investigates the evolution of money and its impact on world history. Composed of a seamless flow of artwork, artifacts, archival footage, and film shot on location, the program spans 5,000 years, beginning with the agrarian settlements of the Neolithic period. The contributions of the ancient and modern worlds—including coins, commerce, banking, paper money, credit cards, ATMs, e-commerce, and even smart cards—are all touched upon in their turn. Of special note is an examination of the forces that have prompted these innovations and their effects on society. (55 minutes)

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Item#: BVL9214
Copyright date: ©1997
VHS ISBN 978-0-7365-1172-8
DVD ISBN 978-0-7365-6200-3


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