A History of Interest Rates, from Jeff Watson
Although the book A History of Interest Rates by Sidney Homer and Richard Sylla is dated, it still provides a good history of interest rates from prehistoric times, Mesopotamia, Ancient Greece etc, all the way to the 20th century. It makes for a very enjoyable read that will help fill in the gaps with one’s knowledge of the specific subject of interest rates, commerce etc. Here’s a free copy for you to enjoy.