A historical recount of how money has evolved over hundreds of years due to technological innovation and geopolitical forces. It begins with ancient commodity money, moves into the development of double-entry bookkeeping and the rise of banks, and shows how telecommunications accelerated settlement speed. The book then examines how the global financial system was shaped by geopolitical power dynamics. It concludes with a detailed look at modern money creation and how growing debt levels and ongoing currency devaluation gradually destabilize the global financial system.

This book defines global liquidity and explains why it's a central force in shaping economies and financial markets. It examines how central banks influence liquidity and how those shifts affect prices across various asset classes. It also explores the broader implications for debt-driven systems and highlights China’s growing influence in global capital flows.