How American heiresses became Dollar Princesses
The Indicator from Planet Money
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This chapter explores the trend of American women marrying British aristocrats in the late 19th century, known as 'dollar princesses.' It examines the economic struggles of the British elite and the wealth of American heiresses during the Gilded Age, shedding light on the interplay of love and financial necessity in these unions.
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