Money In Africa (british Museum Research Publication)
by Catherine Eagleton /
2009 / English / PDF
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Featuring 12 papers from the 'Money in Africa' conference held at
the British Museum, this volume brings together an
interdisciplinary group of scholars to consider the role that money
and trade plays in our understanding of African history. Ranging
from the 10th century ad to the present day, the chapters cover the
pre-colonial and colonial currencies of Africa, including copper,
cowry shells, beads, manillas and gin; and coins, counterfeiting,
banking and the symbolism of money in modern Africa.
Featuring 12 papers from the 'Money in Africa' conference held at
the British Museum, this volume brings together an
interdisciplinary group of scholars to consider the role that money
and trade plays in our understanding of African history. Ranging
from the 10th century ad to the present day, the chapters cover the
pre-colonial and colonial currencies of Africa, including copper,
cowry shells, beads, manillas and gin; and coins, counterfeiting,
banking and the symbolism of money in modern Africa.
