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The History of Wealth in the West: Like Gods Among Men

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Why was it dangerous for the rich to display their wealth too ostentatiously in the Middle Ages? How did the Protestant ethic change the idea of wealth? And in the 21st century, are the rich once again, “like gods among men,” influencing not only the economy but also politics, culture, and the global agenda?

Economic inequality researcher Guido Alfani traces how the rich have accumulated wealth throughout history, passed it on to their heirs, used marriage, land, politics, and philanthropy to cement their position, and how society has vacillated between admiration and condemnation.

Like Gods Among Men is an intellectual journey from feudal castles to the skyscrapers of Wall Street. The book combines economics, history, sociology, and philosophy into a compelling narrative.
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