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198. Who was the Richest Person in History? (English Vocabulary Lesson)

Thinking in English

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The Marlians and the Egyptian Economy

Musa brought hundreds of camels across the continent, each carrying bags of pure gold. The Marlians wore the finest and best silk clothes and gold jewellery. Even the slaves were covered from head to toe in gold. Musa's spending caused massive inflation and resulted in an economic crisis that lasted over a decade.

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