Ascent of Money, The

Synopsis

A television series in which historian Niall Ferguson goes on an epic tour of world finance and examines the dynamic role of money and financial institutions in world history. The evolution of credit and debt was as important as any technological innovation in the rise of civilisation, from ancient Babylon to present-day Hong Kong. Bringing context and understanding to the current economic crisis, he reveals how the history of finance has been punctuated by catastrophic crashes.

Language

English

Country

Great Britain

Year of release

2008

Year of production

2008

Notes

Broadcast on C4 beginning 17/11/2008

Subjects

Economics; Finance & Accounting; History

Keywords

money; financial issues; economic history

Online availability

URI

http://www.channel4.com/programmes/the-ascent-of-money/4od

Price

free

Delivery

Streamed

Credits

Contributor

Niall Ferguson

Distribution Formats

Type

DVD

Format

Region 2 PAL

Price

£19.99

Availability

Sale

Duration/Size

300 minutes

Year

2008

Distributor

Name

4DVD

Web

http://www.channel4.com External site opens in new window

Phone

020 7396 4444

Address

124 Horseferry Road
London
SW1P 2TX

Name

4OD

Web

http://www.channel4.com/programmes/4od External site opens in new window

 

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