Heroes and Villains of Finance: The 50 Most Colourful Characters in The History of Finance

Explore history?s titans of finance, and their lasting globalimpact Heroes and Villains of Finance is a fascinating dive intothe history of money as an institution, highlighting the fifty mostsignificant figures that, rightly or wrongly, are responsible forthe financial landscape we live in today. From philosophers andbankers to fraudsters and academics, this book provides a strikingintroduction to the most remarkable characters in the history offinance. Their impact reaches far beyond the financial systemitself, and has helped shape the course of human history. Theeconomic systems of today would look very differently if it weren?tfor these innovators, thought leaders, storytellers, and rebels,and this captivating examination takes you inside their stories tounderstand their thinking, their background, their perspective, andtheir inspiration.People both inside and outside the world of finance areperpetually curious about the larger–than–life characters whobuilt, shaped, and continue to populate the industry. Theiractions, both positive and negative, are responsible for what weunderstand as finance today. This book provides a glimpse into theevents and motivations that contributed to the industry?sevolution.Learn how the Knights Templar became the first bankinginstitutionExamine the Rothschild family?s pioneering use of financialinstruments in order to safeguard their wealth from distrustingEuropean monarchsStudy the origins and evolution of the Ponzi schemeRealise how Reaganomics still affects the U.S. economytodayThe finance industry is always in the public eye, and it?s oneof the few places where the actions of a few — or even asingle person — can ripple throughout large populations.Heroes and Villains of Finance gives you a closer look atthe biggest names that had the biggest impact, for better orworse.

• ISBN: 978-1-119-03899-3
• Editorial: John Wiley & Sons
• Encuadernacion: Rústica
• Páginas: 216
• Fecha Publicación: 17/04/2015
• Nº Volúmenes: 1
• Idioma: Inglés