As Gods Among Men: A History of the Rich in the West History_Gift_Guide Deeply researched and beautifully written

Deeply researched and beautifully written

Who sets the rules for a group that operates beyond national laws

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As Gods Among Men: A History of the Rich in the West History_Gift_Guide Deeply researched and beautifully written"In this masterly book, [Alfani] offers an insightful long run perspective and fascinating lessons for the future. A must read!"Thomas Piketty, author of Capital in the Twenty First Century A sweeping narrative that shows how the rich historically justified themselves by helping their societies in times of crisis, why they no longer do, and what that may mean for social stability The rich have always fascinated, sometimes in problematic ways. Medieval