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Ascent of Money Episode 1: From Bullion to Bubbles

Ascent of Money Episode 1: From Bullion to Bubbles

In the first episode of the four-hour "The Ascent of Money," economist and historian Niall Ferguson documents the roots of money in the conquest of the Americas, from the Incan empire to the Louisiana territory.

Posted: Jun 29th, 2009  Comments: 5   Views: 2,202   
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Watch a preview of the four-hour documentary THE ASCENT OF MONEY

Watch a preview of the four-hour documentary THE ASCENT OF MONEY

In the four-hour version of THE ASCENT OF MONEY, historian and author Niall Ferguson seeks to explain the financial history of the world, exploring how our complex system of global finance evolved over the centuries, how money has shaped the course of human affairs and how the mechanics of this economic system work to create seemingly unlimited wealth—or catastrophic loss.

Posted: Feb 19th, 2009  Comments: 12   Views: 7,988   
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Buy the DVD: THE ASCENT OF MONEY

Buy the DVD: THE ASCENT OF MONEY

Order your copy of the two-hour documentary event THE ASCENT OF MONEY.

Posted: Jan 21st, 2009  Comments: 10   Views: 8,108   
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Watch full program: THE ASCENT OF MONEY

Watch full program: THE ASCENT OF MONEY

Watch the two-hour program THE ASCENT OF MONEY online now.

Posted: Jan 13th, 2009  Comments: 305   Views: 118,907   
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About the Film

About the Film

In THE ASCENT OF MONEY, author, economist and historian Niall Ferguson traces the evolution of money and demonstrates that financial history is the essential back-story behind all history.

Posted: Jan 7th, 2009  Comments: 64   Views: 14,622   
(70 votes)
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