The spectacular rise in world trade following the great discoveries of the closing years of the fifteenth century had important implications for each of the maj

Precious metals played a key role in inter-continental trade between Europe and Asia in the early modern period. An assured supply of these metal was indeed a p

"Throughout the ages, many things have been used as currency: livestock, grains, spices, shells, beads, and now paper. But only two things have ever been money:

Dated September 1993