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Introduction to the volume. Discussion of the definition and the origin of money.
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The book is important as an example of 'historical economics', discussing modern issues in long term perspective
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I was professor of Ancient Mediterranean and West Asian history at the Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, specializing in the history of the Ancient Mesopotamia, which produced tens of thousands documents that enables us to employ quantitative economic history.
Prof. dr. Robartus J. van der Spek
Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam
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Money and trust, Taylor & Francis,
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