THE HISTORY OF MONEY A Story of Humanity

The author and narrator of this lively book about how money evolved over the millennia is an Irish economist and journalist. McWilliams shows how civilizations have used money in different ways that suited their needs at the time. Today, for example, mobile phones are used to safely move money around in African countries. McWilliams also posits that the hot investment in developed countries, cryptocurrency, may be no more than "a financial lobby group." Besides being opinionated and having a sense of humor, McWilliams makes us reevaluate long held beliefs. To wit, Darwin's theories might not have been based solely on the animal kingdom; he may have tied in elements of economic behavior. McWilliams is a terrifically energetic narrator with a perfect Irish lilt. L.W.S. © AudioFile 2025, Portland, Maine [Published: DECEMBER 2025]