Gold Wars deals with gold?s history, and especially the abandonment of gold-as-money under the modern welfare/warfare state. It shows how governments, fearing the affinity of free people for gold, fight it, thereby helping to destroy countries and the gold-mining industry.
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By bobbreeks
Essential reading for anyone interested in Money. Or put another way, what real money is and how is has been systematically fought against.
This is the story of how the "people in power" (democratic or otherwise) and the people behind them, have sidelined the only money that has value, for a money that Murray N Rothbard called a waste of good paper and ink.
This edition highlights the value of the correct use of good paper and ink.
The war is really against Gold, because Gold exemplifies the true meaning of liberty, the ability to be safe from central banks inflationary policies and as a consequence their governments war ideals, which would remain unrealised otherwise.
A book that is more compelling today than the day it was published.
This is the story of how the "people in power" (democratic or otherwise) and the people behind them, have sidelined the only money that has value, for a money that Murray N Rothbard called a waste of good paper and ink.
This edition highlights the value of the correct use of good paper and ink.
The war is really against Gold, because Gold exemplifies the true meaning of liberty, the ability to be safe from central banks inflationary policies and as a consequence their governments war ideals, which would remain unrealised otherwise.
A book that is more compelling today than the day it was published.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
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I'm almost finished reading this book, I couldn't wait to write this review. If you have any interest in money, its history, where it's possibly going then this book is a must read. It is very well structured, easy to read and shocking in what it reveals about the world in which we live. It's especially relevant to almost everyone considering the financial crisis we are experiencing.
If you just have a passing interest in how money works, or are interested in gold and silver as money and investments, or want to understand the causes of our troubled financial history especially the current mess then this book is essential.
The author's anger at the betrayal of Switzerland and how it was bullied off the gold standard is palpable toward the end of the book. His feelings are easy to understand considering what the country has given up. Switzerland has not gained but has instead been besmirched, beaten and robbed.
To quote a review of the book (listed on the back cover), 'Mr Lips makes the history of gold come alive and will enthuse you to join the war for the sake of freedom, free markets and social peace. You will want 50 copies for your best friends, press and politicians.' Chevalier Harry D. Schultz, International Harry Schultz Letter.
If you just have a passing interest in how money works, or are interested in gold and silver as money and investments, or want to understand the causes of our troubled financial history especially the current mess then this book is essential.
The author's anger at the betrayal of Switzerland and how it was bullied off the gold standard is palpable toward the end of the book. His feelings are easy to understand considering what the country has given up. Switzerland has not gained but has instead been besmirched, beaten and robbed.
To quote a review of the book (listed on the back cover), 'Mr Lips makes the history of gold come alive and will enthuse you to join the war for the sake of freedom, free markets and social peace. You will want 50 copies for your best friends, press and politicians.' Chevalier Harry D. Schultz, International Harry Schultz Letter.
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Quite a deep book for those new to gold and monetary history, but an essential read for anyone wishing to understand what money really is, what it means to us, and the enormous privilege that comes from being the monopoly issuer of money (eg - a central bank).
Ferdinand Lips is still a highly respected in monetary history and economic circles, and this book is a ripping yarn of the history of gold, money, printing paper money and the all too human mismanagement of it.
Perhaps not the perfect book to get started on this journey with, but a second or third read for elevating your understanding rapidly again. You might find 'End the Fed' by Ron Paul a better start, and also an excellent book.
Having read this you will really understand what currency wars are, and why gold has been the bane of the central planners, central bankers and the greater financial authorities when they have tried to fight it and rewrite certain almost 'gravitational laws' of economics.
I thoroughly enjoyed this book, read it over a weekend, and have bought copies for many friends and contacts. I have even reviewed it on my website [...] Enjoy a great and timeless read that many greats of the gold market still pay homage to!
Ferdinand Lips is still a highly respected in monetary history and economic circles, and this book is a ripping yarn of the history of gold, money, printing paper money and the all too human mismanagement of it.
Perhaps not the perfect book to get started on this journey with, but a second or third read for elevating your understanding rapidly again. You might find 'End the Fed' by Ron Paul a better start, and also an excellent book.
Having read this you will really understand what currency wars are, and why gold has been the bane of the central planners, central bankers and the greater financial authorities when they have tried to fight it and rewrite certain almost 'gravitational laws' of economics.
I thoroughly enjoyed this book, read it over a weekend, and have bought copies for many friends and contacts. I have even reviewed it on my website [...] Enjoy a great and timeless read that many greats of the gold market still pay homage to!
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