"Annals, Anecdotes and Legends: A Chronicle of Life Assurance" by John Francis of the Bank of England looks at the history of life assurance through the ages. While many people believe it to be a relatively new phenomenon, the idea of creating a financially stable future for one's family has been a priority that dates back to the Romans. This book is an informative and fascinating look at a topic that many often find dry and academic.

Reprint of the original, first published in 1883.