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Neil Cummins of London School of Economics reviews “As Gods Among Men: A History of the Rich in the West” by Guido Alfani. The Econlit abstract of this book begins: “Explores the role and significance of the Western rich and superrich in history, detailing important aspects of their behavior to pinpoint patterns representing elements of continuity or change.”
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