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How American heiresses became Dollar Princesses

The Indicator from Planet Money

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The Marriage Market: American Heiresses and British Aristocracy

This chapter examines the intriguing relationships between wealthy American heiresses and the financially challenged British aristocracy in the late 19th century. It showcases how strategic marriages transformed social standings, featuring families like the Jeromes as they bridged the gap between two worlds.

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