George Macdonald

The Evolution Of Coinage (1916)

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Produktbeschreibung

""The Evolution of Coinage"" is a historical book written by George Macdonald in 1916 that explores the development of coins throughout history. The book begins with an overview of the earliest forms of currency, such as shells and beads, and traces the evolution of coins through the ancient civilizations of Greece, Rome, and Egypt. Macdonald also examines the influence of religion, politics, and economics on the design and production of coins, as well as the impact of technological advancements on the minting process. The book concludes with a discussion of modern coinage and the future of currency. Overall, ""The Evolution of Coinage"" provides a comprehensive and insightful look into the fascinating history of money.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Kessinger Publishing, LLC
• Seitenzahl: 176
• Erscheinungstermin: 2. April 2009
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 229mm x 152mm x 10mm
• Gewicht: 265g
• ISBN-13: 9781104248673
• ISBN-10: 1104248670
• Artikelnr.: 26231952

Autorenporträt

George MacDonald was a Scottish author, poet, and Christian Congregational clergyman. He established himself as a pioneering figure in modern fantasy writing and mentored fellow writer Lewis Carroll. In addition to his fairy stories, MacDonald wrote various works on Christian theology, including sermon collections. George MacDonald was born on December 10, 1824 in Huntly, Aberdeenshire, Scotland. His father, a farmer, descended from the Clan MacDonald of Glen Coe and was a direct descendant of one of the families killed in the 1692 massacre. MacDonald was raised in an exceptionally literary household: one of his maternal uncles was a renowned Celtic scholar, editor of the Gaelic Highland Dictionary, and collector of fairy stories and Celtic oral poetry. His paternal grandfather had helped to publish an edition of James Macpherson's Ossian, a contentious epic poem based on the Fenian Cycle of Celtic Mythology that contributed to the birth of European Romanticism. MacDonald's step-uncle was a Shakespeare scholar, while his paternal cousin was also a Celtic intellectual.