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The Creature from Jekyll Island: A Second Look at the Federal Reserve by G. Edward Griffin
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The Creature from Jekyll Island: A Second Look at the Federal Reserve

by G. Edward Griffin

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An well-researched and fascinating history of the Federal Reserve and US monetary system, this is one of few books I've given all 5 stars.

The title refers to a secret meeting at Jekyll Island, Georgia in 1910. In this private affair, top bankers and politicians of the time agreed to the formation of a banking cartel, subsequently legislated and known as the Federal Reserve.

Anyone with an interest in history or the way the monetary system works will enjoy this read and find many interesting (and often surprising) pieces of information. ( )
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Amazon.com Book Description (ISBN 0912986212, Paperback)

Where does money come from? Where does it go? Who makes it? The money magicians' secrets are unveiled. We get a close look at their mirrors and smoke machines, their pulleys, cogs, and wheels that create the grand illusion called money. A dry and boring subject? Just wait!

You'll be hooked in five minutes. Reads like a detective story - which it really is. But it's all true. This book is about the most blatant scam of all history. It's all here: the cause of wars, boom-bust cycles, inflation, depression, prosperity.

Creature from Jekyll Island is a "must read." Your world view will definitely change. You'll never trust a politician again - or a banker.

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