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Hitler’s Plan to Destroy Britain with Counterfeit Money – from Money: A Story of Humanity

The David McWilliams Podcast

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The Power and Peril of Currency

This chapter celebrates the release of a new book on the history of money, highlighting its recognition as Book of the Week in the Financial Times. It delves into both historical and psychological aspects of money, discussing Hitler's counterfeiting schemes during WWII, as well as the broader implications of currency manipulation by leaders like Lenin. The narrative emphasizes the role of storytelling in making economic concepts accessible while exploring the impact of money as both a stabilizing force and a tool for chaos.

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