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Niall Ferguson is a prominent historian specializing in the history of the British Empire, financial history, and global history since 1800. He has authored numerous books and held academic positions at Harvard University and the University of Oxford.

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“If young men have jobs - or the prospects of jobs - they are less likely to take up arms, they are less likely to join the resistance.”

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“The ascent of money has been essential to the ascent of man.”

Men Has Beens Essentials Ascent

Book:The Ascent of Money: A Financial History of the World

Source: The Ascent of Money: A Financial History of the World

“From the earliest days, the Rothschilds appreciated the importance of proximity to politicians, the men who determined not only the extent of budget deficits but also the domestic and foreign policies.”

Men World Policy He Man Politician Importance Determined Budgets Foreign Policy Appreciated Deficit New World Order Proximity Budget Deficit

Book:The House of Rothschild: Money's prophets, 1798-1848

Source: The House of Rothschild: Money's prophets, 1798-1848

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Born: April 18, 1964
Known for: Historian
Quotes: 43

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Books & Sources

Civilization: The West and the RestRelated source material

The Ascent of Money: A Financial History of the WorldRelated source material

Empire: the rise and demise of the British world order and the lessons for global powerRelated source material

Sivilisaatio : me ja muutRelated source material

The Great DegenerationRelated source material

The House of Rothschild: Money's prophets, 1798-1848Related source material

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