The United States, ever since its inception, has recognized innumerable Americans, be they native-born or newly arrived immigrants, for their unique contributions to their nation's history and heritage. Many have been bestowed with honors. Many are legends, their memories forever cherished. Yet, there are so many other important American contributors that tend to be lesser-known or sometimes overlooked when examining the events of the country's past.
This book accounts for 105 mini-biographies, each highlighting the life of a lesser-known contributor, their achievements, influences and...
The United States, ever since its inception, has recognized innumerable Americans, be they native-born or newly arrived immigrants, for their unique c...
It took several thousand years to arrive at the sophisticated monetary system that presently exists. The book traces the evolution in the development of money from the ancient art of bartering to the cashless society that exists today.
The metallic medium of exchange is explored, as is the replacement of gold by paper money. The value of money and its three main functions, as a medium of exchange, as a standard of value and as a store of wealth are treated. Information about a standard for deferred payments are also covered.
Two of the six chapters deal with the never ceasing trouble...
It took several thousand years to arrive at the sophisticated monetary system that presently exists. The book traces the evolution in the development ...
