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The Monopolists delves into the scandalous history behind Monopoly, debunking the myth that the game was created by Charles Darrow during the Great Depression. Instead, it reveals that the game's true origins trace back to Lizzie Magie, a feminist who invented 'The Landlord's Game' in the early 20th century. The book follows Ralph Anspach's decade-long legal battle over his Anti-Monopoly game and his efforts to expose the truth about Monopoly's creation. It also explores the economic and political contexts of the game's development, including its ties to the Progressive Era and the cutthroat nature of American business.