Medieval Ireland
Medieval Ireland

Author: Clare Downham

Publisher: Cambridge University Press

Published: 2017-12-07

Total Pages: 412

ISBN-13: 110854794X

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Medieval Ireland is often described as a backward-looking nation in which change only came about as a result of foreign invasions. By examining the wealth of under-explored evidence available, Downham challenges this popular notion and demonstrates what a culturally rich and diverse place medieval Ireland was. Starting in the fifth century, when St Patrick arrived on the island, and ending in the fifteenth century, with the efforts of the English government to defend the lands which it ruled directly around Dublin by building great ditches, this up-to-date and accessible survey charts the internal changes in the region. Chapters dispute the idea of an archaic society in a wide-range of areas, with a particular focus on land-use, economy, society, religion, politics and culture. This concise and accessible overview offers a fresh perspective on Ireland in the Middle Ages and overthrows many enduring stereotypes.

Renniks Australian Pre-Decimal & Decimal Coin Errors
Renniks Australian Pre-Decimal & Decimal Coin Errors

Author: Ian McConnelly

Publisher: Renniks Publications

Published: 2016-04-01

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780987338655

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Compiled, written & researched by popular Coin & Banknote Magazine contributor, Ian McConnelly, this book is a "must have" for all Australian error coin collectors.

The History of Money
The History of Money

Author: Jack Weatherford

Publisher: Crown Currency

Published: 2009-09-23

Total Pages: 305

ISBN-13: 0307556743

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“If you’re interested in the revolutionary transformation of the meaning and use of money, this is the book to read!”—Charles R. Schwab Cultural anthropologist Jack Weatherford traces our relationship with money, from primitive man’s cowrie shells to the electronic cash card, from the markets of Timbuktu to the New York Stock Exchange. The History of Money explores how money and the myriad forms of exchange have affected humanity, and how they will continue to shape all aspects of our lives—economic, political, and personal. “A fascinating book about the force that makes the world go round—the dollars, pounds, francs, marks, bahts, ringits, kwansas, levs, biplwelles, yuans, quetzales, pa’angas, ngultrums, ouguiyas, and other 200-odd brand names that collectively make up the mysterious thing we call money.”—Los Angeles Times

Gold Ducats of the Netherlands. Vol. 1. Gelderland Mint (1586-1803) and Mints of Batenburg, 's-Heerenberg, Hedel, Stevensweert, Nijmegen, Groninger Ommelanden, Gorinchem, Gronsveld, Haarlem, Middelburg, Vianen, Thorn, Breda and Zierikzee
Gold Ducats of the Netherlands. Vol. 1. Gelderland Mint (1586-1803) and Mints of Batenburg, 's-Heerenberg, Hedel, Stevensweert, Nijmegen, Groninger Ommelanden, Gorinchem, Gronsveld, Haarlem, Middelburg, Vianen, Thorn, Breda and Zierikzee

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Published: 2016

Total Pages: 352

ISBN-13: 9788394053413

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The most extensive and comprehensive book ever written about Netherlands ducats. The book is based on a database of 20,000 records collected during five years of research. The first volume (352 p., A4 paper size) includes all gold ducats minted by the Gelderland mint (1586-1803) and mints of Batenburg, Hedel, ?s-Heerenberg, Stevensweert, Nijmegen, Gorinchem, Groninger Ommelanden, Gronsveld, Haarlem, Middelburg, Vianen, Thorn, Breda and Zierikzee.00An important section of the book is dedicated to the Dutch 'Golden Age' of flourishing trade with the Far East and the Baltic states, because it was largely driven by the strength of Dutch gold there. The book presents an enjoyable description of the history of the god ducat, including some interesting facts about foreign imitations - well documented and accompanied by many illustrations. Meanwhile, the descriptions of the individual coins pay considerable attention to where they could be found and the associated price developments. In other words this book will certainly be appreciated by avid collectors and professionals. It is a welcome addition within the numismatic field.00Includes also a booklet of 50 pages (ISBN 9788394053406): "Estimated values & die marriages 2015 edition. Based on the rarity scale and realized prices of 20.000 coins sold in Dutch and international auctions from 1945."