In the Market: The Illustrated History of the Financial Markets

Here's a coffee-table book for your office that will make you look erudite. In the Market: The Illustrated History of the Financial Markets, chronicles the history of market economies. Business writer Christopher Finch brings the world of commerce to life in a colorful tale expressed through photographs, maps, statues, advertisements, paintings, cartoons, dioramas, and illustrations. Examples and images of market transactions accompany narratives from various eras. The book also includes a financial glossary as well as short biographies of more than one hundred men and women who have been key players in the global marketplace.