Money: The Unauthorised Biography Paperback – by Felix Martin

“Money: The Unauthorised Biography” by Felix Martin is a brilliant exploration of the history, evolution, and true nature of money. This thought-provoking book goes beyond the basics of finance, explaining how money was invented, why it became the cornerstone of modern economies, and how it influences power, society, and relationships today.

Martin challenges the traditional understanding of money by tracing its origins from ancient Mesopotamia to the modern financial system, revealing that money is not just about coins and notes but a social technology built on trust. He uses real-life historical cases, financial crises, and economic revolutions to explain how money shapes nations, drives innovation, and sometimes triggers chaos.

If you want to understand how wealth, banking, and the global economy work, this book offers deep insights into one of the most misunderstood forces in human history.