"The History of Currency, 1252-1896" is a detailed study of the development of money and payment systems over nearly six centuries. The author of the book, William Arthur Shaw, reveals to the reader the complex and fascinating world of finance, traveling in time from the Middle Ages to the end of the 19th century. From the invention of the first coins to the appearance of modern banknotes, the author expresses his conclusions about the impact of financial innovations on society and the economy. This book has much to reveal to modern readers about how currency and money shaped the modern world we know today. Recommended for anyone interested in the history of finance and economics.