In the four-hour version of THE ASCENT OF MONEY, historian and author Niall Ferguson seeks to explain the financial history of the world, exploring how our complex system of global finance evolved over the centuries, how money has shaped the course of human affairs and how the mechanics.The Documentary provides an historical background on global finance's big picture Niall Ferguson, speaks with leading experts, including financier George Soros, Federal Reserve chairman Paul Volker and more.