A Biography of the Dollar: How the Mighty Buck Conquered the World and Why It’s Under Siege

A history of the U.S. dollar follows a single bill from its 'birth' at the U.S. Bureau of Printing and Engraving to its shredding nearly two years later as it examines the reasons why the American currency has become so widely accepted, its role in international finance and trade, its impact on globalization, and more. 35,000 first printing.