Excerpt from Certain Old Chinese Notes, or Chinese Paper Money: A Communication Presented to the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, at 28 Newbury Street, Boston, on the 10th of February, 1915
So, too, it may be expected that the dawning interest in the subject Will lead to the acquisition by our museums Of specimens of these notes, other than the one kwan Ming note Of the last quarter Of the fourteenth century, now to be found in some of them. Although these Old notes are not at present Offered for sale, it is quite certain that the collections said to be now in the hands of wealthy chinamen will by degrees be broken up and thus Offer Opportunity for european purchasers.
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Paperback. Zustand: New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the fascinating world of ancient Chinese paper money, a little-known story of financial innovation that predates the use of paper money in Europe by centuries. The author meticulously traces the history of this unique currency, starting with its earliest recorded use in the 7th century and spanning centuries of evolution and adoption. The book explores the various forms of paper money that circulated in China throughout the Tang, Song, Yuan, and Ming dynasties. It delves into the intricate designs of these notes, analyzing the inscriptions, seals, and symbolic imagery that adorned them. The author examines the political and economic factors that led to the creation and use of paper money in China, as well as the controversies and challenges associated with its implementation. By examining historical records, ancient texts, and extant specimens of these notes, the author provides a captivating glimpse into a little-known chapter of Chinese history and explores the ways in which paper money shaped both China's economic development and its cultural landscape. This book sheds light on the remarkable ingenuity of the Chinese in developing a sophisticated financial system centuries before the West, offering valuable insights into the history of money and the development of financial systems. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 9781333350161_0
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