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Routledge - A History of Interest and Debt: Ancient Civilizations

Name: Routledge - A History of Interest and Debt: Ancient Civilizations
Brand: Routledge
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Explore the historical roots of global finance with A History of Interest and Debt: Ancient Civilizations from the Islamic Business and Finance Series. Published by Routledge, this book examines how interest-based transactions have shaped the world, leading to modern challenges like inequality, poverty, and debt-based slavery. While usury often carries negative connotations, this text explains how those practicing these professions helped build the conventional financial systems used in today's global economy. By looking at the evolution of interest-bearing debt from ancient times through the era of Abrahamic religions, readers gain a deeper understanding of the core concepts that drive our current economic landscape. This work provides a necessary historical perspective on the development of financial practices and their long-term impact on society.

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Part of the Islamic Business and Finance Series published by Routledge.

Analyzes the evolution of interest-bearing debt transactions from ancient times.

Provides historical context covering the era of Abrahamic religions.

Examines the relationship between interest-based transactions and modern economic issues like poverty and inequality.

Offers a deep look into how usury practices contributed to the construction of the conventional global financial system.

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Brand: Routledge
Format: hardcover
ASIN: 0367484889
Category: Books > Subjects > Business, Finance & Law > Biographies & Histories > Business & Economic History
Domain: Amazon UK
Release Date: 10 July 2020
Listed Since: 24 February 2020

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