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“In addition to their power over government based on government financing and personal influence, bankers could steer governments in ways they wished them to go by other pressures.”

Quote by Carroll Quigley

Book:Tragedy and Hope: A History of the World in Our Time

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Tragedy and Hope: A History of the World in Our Time

This book offers an extensive exploration of global history, examining political, economic, and social changes that have shaped the modern world. more

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Carroll Quigley

Carroll Quigley was an American historian renowned for his profound insights into modern world history. His book 'Tragedy and Hope' revealed how global financial elites have influenced the course of world history. more

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