The monograph sets out a brief history of the development of colonialism and its evolution from the 15th century to the present day. The twentieth century is characterized by a transition to the most effective and sophisticated colonialism - financial - bloodless and "eternal." The main thesis of the author: emission income is a manifestation of financial colonialism, reserve currency is his instrument. Designed for students, graduate students, teachers, specialists engaged in the field of economics and foreign economic activity, and for a wide range of readers.