
The dollar at the center of the world (Classic)
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The Bretton Woods Experience
This chapter explores the historical Bretton Woods Conference, where delegates from 44 nations gathered to redefine global finance after World War II. It contrasts the formal negotiations with the lively social scene of The Moon Room, highlighting the pressures and camaraderie among key figures like John Maynard Keynes and Harry Dexter White.
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