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The Long Twentieth Century: Money, Power and the Origins of Our Times
Ever wonder why the world’s economic powerhouses keep changing, but the game of capitalism feels oddly the same? Giovanni Arrighi’s "The Long Twentieth Century" isn’t your usual history lesson. It’s a deep dive into how money and power have tangoed across centuries, shaping the rise and fall of empires—and maybe even giving us a glimpse of what’s next. Spoiler: it’s messy, cyclical, and way more interesting than your average economics textbook.
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