Wallets and Trade
Feb 2025 · Publifye AS
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Wallets and Trade explores the surprising history of the wallet, revealing how this everyday object mirrors shifts in both economic systems and personal identity. The book traces the wallet's journey from a simple pouch to a complex symbol of status and financial activity. Did you know that early wallets, dating back millennia, served basic utilitarian purposes? As societies transitioned from bartering to complex monetary economies, the wallet adapted, reflecting economic changes and innovations.
The book progresses chronologically, examining the wallet's role in ancient economies, during pivotal periods like the rise of mercantilism and the Industrial Revolution, and in our contemporary digital age. It uses diverse evidenceâarchaeological findings, historical analyses of trade, and sociological studiesâto demonstrate how wallet design and usage reflect broader social and economic trends.
Ultimately, Wallets and Trade provides readers with a unique lens for understanding the cultural and economic significance of everyday objects, highlighting the often-overlooked connections between material culture, consumer behavior, and socio-economic forces.
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