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This book explores the long-standing conflict between gold as a form of sound money and the efforts by governments and central banks to suppress its monetary role. It traces the history of gold's demonetization, from the early 20th century to the abandonment of the gold standard, and analyzes the consequences of fiat currency systems. The author contends that the 'war on gold' has been waged to enable inflationary policies and expand state control over the economy, and presents a case for returning to a gold-backed monetary system as a means of preserving wealth and ensuring economic discipline.
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