the financial history of the last two centuries in 400 pages!

I had some hesitation in approaching the reading of this book. Indeed, some internet rumors reported a simplistic work but given the impact it has had in China (including its makers), I decided, despite everything, to immerse myself in this "War of coins "from Asia.
I admit I was surprised by the accuracy of the information (supported by many sources)
The author has the merit of providing an affordable, synthetic work that allows dappréhender history of finance over the last two centuries of a work through research and compilations.
Style is also very attractive. Chapter by chapter and chronologically, the author takes us into the corridors of power.
In geopolitical terms, Song Hongbing comes ideally bring a unique perspective of a country that one can naively believe away from the problem concerning the "global governance", which is promised to the role of world power: China. It shows as well that, contrary to what we might think, "middle empire" is well aware of the danger and quen based on its traditional Confucian thought, he already knows the war against this system and is preparing to take action.
The Back to Basics has done a wonderful job to give a chance to the French version of "Currency Wars".