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Strathern presents a lively, accessible narrative of economic history, profiling both famous and eccentric thinkers—often with rich anecdotal detail. He pairs their biographies with major economic events (e.g., the South Sea Bubble, Tulip Mania, Great Depression), weaving in foundational economic ideas in a manner both entertaining and informative. Critics note it's engaging and breezy, though sometimes simplified in theory; still, it brings the subject vividly to life.
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Publisher: Penguin Books
Publishing Year: 2007
ISBN: 978-0241141342
Pages: 175