The Great Wave: Price Revolutions and the Rhythm of History
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David Hackett Fischer's 'The Great Wave' explores the history of inflation and its profound impact on societies across different eras. The book identifies four major 'great waves' of inflation over the past eight centuries, demonstrating how these economic shifts are linked to broader social, political, and cultural transformations, often preceding periods of crisis and revolution.
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