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Lords Of Finance: The Bankers Who Broke The World
Lords Of Finance: The Bankers Who Broke The World
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“Erudite, entertaining macroeconomic history of the lead-up to the Great Depression as seen through the careers of the West’s principal bankers . . . Spellbinding, insightful and, perhaps most important, timely.” — Kirkus Reviews (starred)
“There is terrific prescience to be found in [ Lords of Finance’s ] portrait of times past . . . [A] writer of great verve and erudition, [Ahamed] easily connects the dots between the economic crises that rocked the world during the years his book covers and the fiscal emergencies that beset us today.
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One Line Summary
Historical banking drama revealing causes of economic collapse
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Who is this book for?
If you're curious about how historical decisions by key bankers helped shape global economies and led to the Great Depression, this book offers engaging insights and detailed profiles of those influential figures. It’s a compelling read that makes history’s lessons accessible and relevant, perfect for anyone interested in financial history or economic policy.