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Lords of Finance

Lords of Finance

Biography & MemoirBusiness & Economics
Pages
576
Published
2009
Language
English

Synopsis

Discover the untold story behind the Great Depression in this compelling history. Four central bankers, driven by a fear of inflation and a desire to return to the gold standard, made decisions that plunged the world into economic crisis. This book offers unforgettable portraits of these powerful men and their actions that shaped the 20th century.

Prose complexity
7/10

Vibe

InformativeThought-ProvokingComplexReflective
Morally Grey

Genres

Biography & Memoir Business & Economics History Biography Business

About the author

L
Liaquat Ahamed

Liaquat Ahamed is the author of Lords of Finance, a history book that looks at the men who ran the world's central banks in the lead-up to the Great Depression. He brings a sharp eye to the complex financial forces that shaped the 20th century.