The Pound: A Biography: The Story of the Currency That Ruled the World

by David Sinclair

The A Biography tells the story of the pound from the Vikings to cyberspace, when—single European currency or not—it may be coming to the end of its life. Along the way we encounter the kings and queens, the merchants and adventurers, the bankers, politicians, and assorted fraudsters who have played the supporting roles. The story is revelatory, fascinating and always entertaining. It is a permanent record of and possible epitaph to the rise and decline of the world’s most enduring currency.

Genres: Economics, History, Nonfiction

302 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2000

Reviews

[imngrer · Rating 4 out of 5]

i wanted to understand how debasing the currency worked -- and now I know.

[mytwocents · Rating 3 out of 5]

Interesting , easy reading