Download or read book Coins and Currency written by Mary Ellen Snodgrass and published by McFarland. This book was released on 2019-08-12 with total page 407 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: During ancient times currency took varied forms, including beaver skins, bales of tobacco, and sea salt blocks. As art and technology advanced, monetary systems and currencies altered. Today, coins and currency provide an historical and archeological record of culture, religion, politics, and world leaders. This updated second edition offers numerous entries of historical commentary on the role of coins and currency in human events, politics, and the arts. It begins with the origin of coins in ancient Sumer, and follows advancements in metallurgy and minting machines to paper, plastic, and electronic moneys designed to ease trade and halt counterfeiting and other forms of theft. A timeline of monetary history is provided along with a glossary and bibliography. Numerous photographs of coins and bills provide an up-close look at beautiful and ingenious artifacts.
Download or read book The Rough Guide to Laos written by Jeff Cranmer and published by Rough Guides. This book was released on 2002 with total page 448 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: THE ROUGH GUIDE TO LAOS is the most comprehensive handbook to one of Southeast Asia's least-known destinations. Features include: Detailed coverage of all the sights, from the Buddhist temples of Louang Phabang to the French colonial architecture of Vientiane. Up-to the-minute listings of the best places to eat and stay. Practical guidance on exploring the remote northern hill villages, navigating the Mekong River and elephant-back trekking in the jungle. Lively and informed accounts of Laos's history, culture, ethnic minorities and wildlife. Full-colour photos and more than 30 maps.
Download or read book Coins and Currency written by Brenda Ralph Lewis and published by Random House Books for Young Readers. This book was released on 1993 with total page 80 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A look at the history of money, how it's made, mistakes and forgeries, and how to begin and maintain a collection.
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Download or read book The Cultural Exchange History of Ancient Currency between China and Other Countries written by Jianbing Dai and published by Cambridge Scholars Publishing. This book was released on 2022-02-22 with total page 225 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the currency culture of human history, there are two wonderful works that are immortal. One is that of China, an ancient Oriental civilization, which has influenced the currency culture of many Asian countries for more than a thousand years. The other is the monetary culture of ancient Greece, the birthplace of western monetary culture, which later gave rise to the Arab and Indian coin systems. This book presents survey on Chinese ancient currency of all ages, before moving on to elaborate upon the history of currency culture exchange between China and other countries, such as ancient Greece and Rome, East Asia, Southeast Asia, Southern Asia, Western and central Asia. It considers the influence of Chinese currency on the currency development of the neighboring Asian regions and countries, as well as the interaction between ancient Chinese coins and European and American coins in different periods.
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Download or read book Laos written by Joe Cummings and published by Lonely Planet. This book was released on 1994 with total page 270 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Laos has harboured a variety of cultures for centuries, and remains one of Asia's most undeveloped and, until recently, largely overlooked destinations. As well as practical travel advice, this guide includes a language section, and cultural and historical background on Laos.
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Download or read book DK Eyewitness Travel Guide Cambodia and Laos written by DK Travel and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2016-01-12 with total page 290 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Cambodia and Laos is your in-depth guide to the very best of these two countries. Whether you want to explore the temples of Angkor Wat, take a boat trip through the famous Tham Kong Lo caves, or sunbathe on stunning white beaches in southern Cambodia, Cambodia and Laos offer exhilarating options for visitors. Discover DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Cambodia and Laos + Detailed itineraries and "don't-miss" destination highlights at a glance. + Illustrated cutaway 3-D drawings of important sights, including the temple complexes of Angkor and Luang Prabang. + Guided walking tours, local drink and dining specialties to try, things to do, and places to eat, drink, and shop by area. + Area maps marked with sights and restaurants. + Detailed city map of Phnom Penh. + Insights into history and culture to help you understand the stories behind the sights. + Hotel and restaurant listings highlight DK Choice special recommendations. With hundreds of full-color photographs, hand-drawn illustrations, and custom maps that illuminate every page, DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Cambodia and Laos truly shows you this region as no one else can.
Download or read book Annual Report on Exchange Arrangements and Exchange Restrictions 1998 written by International Monetary Fund. Monetary and Capital Markets Department and published by International Monetary Fund. This book was released on 1998-09-03 with total page 1028 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The exchange and trade systems of 184 IMF member countries are presented in this comprehensive volume in a tabular format. There is expanded coverage of the regulatory framework for capital movements. The information generally relates to the end of 1997 but also covers significant developments in early 1998. Published in September.
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Download or read book DK Eyewitness Travel Guide Cambodia Laos written by DK Publishing and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2011-07-01 with total page 306 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Cambodia and Laos opened their doors to tourists in the late 80s and, while at first a destination frequented by backpackers and thrill seekers, its appeal has grown ever since. Blessed with stunning scenery and Angkor, one of the best cultural sights in the world, both countries now attract cultural sight-seekers and adventurous hikers, with their unbeatable combination of stunning temples and unspoiled countryside ideal for hiking, water sports, bird watching, and mountain biking. Part of the award-winning DK Eyewitness Travel series, this sumptuously illustrated guide leads readers to it all, from the majestic sight of the UNESCO-listed ancient city of Angkor in Cambodia to the tranquil temples and boutique hotels of Luang Prabang in Laos. Whether enjoying a delicious meal and cold beer overlooking the Mekong or kayaking on the Nam Song River surrounded by limestone karsts, the Eyewitness Guide: Cambodia & Laos is indispensable. Don't miss a thing on your vacation with the DK Eyewitness Travel guidebook to Cambodia and Laos.
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Download or read book PALGRAVE HANDBOOK OF PHILOSOPHY AND MONEY written by Joseph J. Tinguely and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2024 with total page 803 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
