""A Sketch of the History of the Currency"" is a book written by James Maclaren in 1879. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the evolution of currency throughout history. The author examines the different forms of money used in various civilizations, including barter, coins, paper money, and electronic currency. The book also explores the influence of political and economic factors on the development of currency. Maclaren discusses the impact of wars, economic crises, and government policies on the value of money. The book is an informative and engaging read for anyone interested in the history of currency and its role in shaping societies.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.