Book One: The History of Fiat Money Chapter 1 - Ancient Beginnings: The Evolution of Economics and Banking Chapter 2 - Roman Empire Monetary System Chapter 3 - Spanish Silver Dollar Chapter 4: The Fall of Empires - Lessons for the Present Chapter 5 - the Rise and Fall of the Dutch Republic's Monetary Prowess Chapter 6 - The British Empire's ascent to global superpower Chapter 7 - Challenges Faced by the British Empire in Its Later Years Chapter 8 - Britain's Demise as the World's Reserve Currency Chapter 9 - Panic of 1819: America's FIRST Great Economic Crisis Chapter 10 - The Glitter of Gold: How the Gold Rush Shaped America's Destiny Chapter 11 - Unveiling the Age of Industry Chapter 12: Lighting the Way Forward - The Advent of Electricity (1880-1893) Chapter 12.5 - The Economic Impact of the Crimean War Chapter 12.6: The Enduring Wisdom of Ludwig von Mises: A Prelude to Modern Economic Thought Chapter 12.7: Bridging Eras: Economic Thought from Mises to Keynes Chapter 12.8: Foundations and Turmoil: Tracing Economic Milestones from Bimetallism to The Great Depression