The Mali Empire existed from 1235 to 1670 and became the dominant power in the region of West Africa for most of the middle ages. When it comes to determining the true power of any centralised authority, whether that take the form of a Kingdom, Republic, or City State many look to the so calledContinue reading “Mansa Musa – How the Richest Man Who Ever Lived Caused an Inter-Continental Economic Recession”
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The South Sea Bubble Part 4 – Influence and Imitation
To understand what follows with Britain’s hysteria about the South Sea Company, it behooves us to look at the role of influence and imitation in Britain. As I explored in part one, in order for the ruler of any socio-political system to remain at the top by being able to influence others, typically with financialContinue reading “The South Sea Bubble Part 4 – Influence and Imitation”
The Money Trail 