Debt: The First 5,000 Years

Debt: The First 5,000 Years by David Graeber is a sweeping and provocative exploration of how debt has shaped human societies across history. Blending anthropology, economics, and social history, Graeber challenges familiar ideas about money, credit, and obligation, showing how these forces have influenced power, morality, and everyday life. Thought-provoking and accessible, this book is ideal for readers interested in finance, history, and big ideas about how societies work. Debt: The First 5,000 Years invites you to rethink what debt really means and why it matters so deeply in the modern world.