Book of Donmon Teith

On the Origins of Money is a discussion of the history of money and currency, from its crudest form as cowrie shells, animal pelts, and salt in early societies

An account of the central importance of money in the ordinary business of the life of different people throughout the ages from ancient times to the present day

A History of Money looks at how money as we know it developed through time. Starting with the barter system, the basic function of exchanging goods evolved into

“If you’re interested in the revolutionary transformation of the meaning and use of money, this is the book to read!”—Charles R. Schwab Cultural anthrop

This book reconstructs the origins and spread of precious metal money in the Iron Age eastern Mediterranean (1200-600 BCE).