Gold and Silver As Currency: In the Light of Experience, Historical, Economical, and Practical

This book is a historical and economic analysis of gold and silver as currency. The author discusses the pros and cons of using precious metals as legal tender, and looks at the experiences of countries that have done so in the past. The book is an interesting reminder that the way we think about money and currency has a long and complicated history.

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