The Ascent of Money Human Bondage
In this episode of The Ascent of Money Niall Ferguson investigates the creation of the bond market in Renaissance Italy and its effects on military history as it swept westward across Europe and on to the United States. One of the great pillars of world finance, it also played a significant role in the establishing of rich and powerful dynasties such as the Rothschilds and retains its influence to this day.
Primary Title
- The Ascent of Money
Secondary Title
- Human Bondage
Date Broadcast
- Monday 14 September 2009
Start Time
- 23 : 30
Finish Time
- 00 : 30
Duration
- 60:00
Series
- 1
Episode
- 2
Channel
- Documentary Channel
Broadcaster
- Sky Network Television
Programme Description
- In this episode of The Ascent of Money Niall Ferguson investigates the creation of the bond market in Renaissance Italy and its effects on military history as it swept westward across Europe and on to the United States. One of the great pillars of world finance, it also played a significant role in the establishing of rich and powerful dynasties such as the Rothschilds and retains its influence to this day.
Classification
- Unknown
Owning Collection
- Television Vault
Broadcast Platform
- Television
Languages
- English
Captions
Live Broadcast
- No
Rights Statement
- Made for the University of Auckland's educational use as permitted by the Screenrights Licensing Agreement.
Subjects
- International finance--History
- Economic history
- Money--History
- Bond market
Contributors
- Niall Ferguson (Host)
- Chimerica Media (Production Unit)
Subjects
- International finance--History
- Economic history
- Money--History
- Bond market