--- product_id: 256860865 title: "Lords of Finance: The Bankers Who Broke the World" price: "33965CFA" currency: XOF in_stock: true reviews_count: 5 url: https://www.desertcart.sn/products/256860865-lords-of-finance-the-bankers-who-broke-the-world store_origin: SN region: Senegal --- # Global economic impact analysis Deep dive into central banking history Pulitzer Prize-winning narrative Lords of Finance: The Bankers Who Broke the World **Price:** 33965CFA **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 📖 Unlock the secrets behind the world’s financial collapse — before everyone else does! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Lords of Finance: The Bankers Who Broke the World - **How much does it cost?** 33965CFA with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.sn](https://www.desertcart.sn/products/256860865-lords-of-finance-the-bankers-who-broke-the-world) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Pulitzer Prize Winner:** Experience the acclaimed masterpiece that reshaped economic history storytelling. - • **Macro-Economic Insights:** Gain rare perspectives on the Gold Standard and interwar financial crises. - • **Central Banking Unveiled:** Explore the pivotal roles of four key central bankers during the Great Depression era. - • **Top-Ranked Economic History:** Join thousands of readers who rated this book 4.6/5 for its insightful depth. - • **Engaging Historical Narrative:** Read a compelling, novel-like account that brings complex finance history to life. ## Overview Lords of Finance is a Pulitzer Prize-winning paperback by Penguin Books, published in 2009, that masterfully chronicles the intertwined fates of central bankers from the UK, Germany, France, and the US during the interwar period. It offers a richly detailed, accessible narrative on the causes of the Great Depression, the Gold Standard’s impact, and the economic power shifts that shaped modern finance, making it a must-read for professionals seeking deep macroeconomic context. ## Description Winner of the Pulitzer Prize “A magisterial work.” ― New York Times Book Review “The rich and charming story of the end of the world.” ― TIME “Highly readable.” ― Review: Superb history, readable and informative - This did not turn out to be the book I thought I had ordered, but it proved a compelling read nonetheless. I thought I would get a book the explained the "springs and levers" that connected the Wall Street crash to bank failures to the depression. This was not made clear, and in hindsight it Is clear this book is aimed at a reader more knowledgeable in macroeconomic matters than I am. Nevertheless, it is a fascinating book, extremely well written ( if not extremely well proofed) and very approachable even if you don't understand clearly some of the cause/effect relationships it talks about. Essentially it is a history of central banking and the growth of the effects of the Gold Standard during the inter war years, told through the roles played by the 4 chief protagonists, the Governors of the central banks of U.K., Germany, France and the New York Fed. Maynard Keynes features prominently and is shown as a key player in the increasing awareness of the limitations of the gold standard. The story focuses on the struggles of these four Governors in trying to deal with the fallout of the post-war reparations imposed on Germany, and the near-bankruptcy of both the UK and French governments during the depression. The US suffered enormously from the post-crash depression, but I never realised just how much it profited from the Allies from its war loans, to the extent that I can't help suspecting that the US took deliberTe action to accelerate the demise of the British Empire to impose its own hegemony. The French national stereotypes are played out again, both in its negotiations of the Reparations and its refusal to countenance meaningful reductions in the face of evidence that Germany would be unable to pay (consider that in today's terms relative to the size of the German Economy, reparations amounted to $2.4 trillion dollars !). The French position on Brexit negotiations (no discussion on Trade without settlement of the "divorce bill") came to mind several times as I read this book. Anyone looking for a history of the growth of the role and expertise of Central Banks will find this a very useful read. Equally, it presents a very readable history of the main characters, especially the governor of the Central Banks and New York Fed, but also of the roles of FDR, Herbert Hoover and Winston Churchill, as well as John Maynard Keynes in this seminal period in Western economic history. A great read. Review: Sehr gelungen - Dieses Buch lässt sich sehr leicht und schnell lesen, fast wie einen Roman. Der Hauptfocus ist auf die 4 Gentlemen auf dem Cover, diejenigen die Angeblich die Welt zu Great Depression geführt haben. In Wirklichkeit waren diese 4 "Negative Figuren" durchaus kompetente Personen, die aber ein Großen Fehler gemacht haben: Zu glauben das Stabilität und Berechenbarkeit das allerwichtigste für die Wirtschaft sei. Ich hoffe, dass dieses Buch nützlich sein kann, für diejenigen die heutzutage auch um jeden Preis dem "Harten Kurs" verteidigen. Ist aber auf jeden Fall nützlich, für all diejenigen, die einfach wissen wollen, was damals passiert ist und wie man zu "Great Depression" kam. ## Features - Binding: Paperback Brand: Penguin group Language: English Manufacturer: Penguin Books Publication date: 2009-12-29T00:00:01Z ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #71,575 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #29 in Banks & Banking #35 in Economic History #98 in Business Ethics | | Customer Reviews | 4.6 out of 5 stars 710 Reviews | ## Images ![Lords of Finance: The Bankers Who Broke the World - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81QMhYdKuHL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Superb history, readable and informative *by J***K on 13 September 2017* This did not turn out to be the book I thought I had ordered, but it proved a compelling read nonetheless. I thought I would get a book the explained the "springs and levers" that connected the Wall Street crash to bank failures to the depression. This was not made clear, and in hindsight it Is clear this book is aimed at a reader more knowledgeable in macroeconomic matters than I am. Nevertheless, it is a fascinating book, extremely well written ( if not extremely well proofed) and very approachable even if you don't understand clearly some of the cause/effect relationships it talks about. Essentially it is a history of central banking and the growth of the effects of the Gold Standard during the inter war years, told through the roles played by the 4 chief protagonists, the Governors of the central banks of U.K., Germany, France and the New York Fed. Maynard Keynes features prominently and is shown as a key player in the increasing awareness of the limitations of the gold standard. The story focuses on the struggles of these four Governors in trying to deal with the fallout of the post-war reparations imposed on Germany, and the near-bankruptcy of both the UK and French governments during the depression. The US suffered enormously from the post-crash depression, but I never realised just how much it profited from the Allies from its war loans, to the extent that I can't help suspecting that the US took deliberTe action to accelerate the demise of the British Empire to impose its own hegemony. The French national stereotypes are played out again, both in its negotiations of the Reparations and its refusal to countenance meaningful reductions in the face of evidence that Germany would be unable to pay (consider that in today's terms relative to the size of the German Economy, reparations amounted to $2.4 trillion dollars !). The French position on Brexit negotiations (no discussion on Trade without settlement of the "divorce bill") came to mind several times as I read this book. Anyone looking for a history of the growth of the role and expertise of Central Banks will find this a very useful read. Equally, it presents a very readable history of the main characters, especially the governor of the Central Banks and New York Fed, but also of the roles of FDR, Herbert Hoover and Winston Churchill, as well as John Maynard Keynes in this seminal period in Western economic history. A great read. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Sehr gelungen *by M***K on 28 March 2016* Dieses Buch lässt sich sehr leicht und schnell lesen, fast wie einen Roman. Der Hauptfocus ist auf die 4 Gentlemen auf dem Cover, diejenigen die Angeblich die Welt zu Great Depression geführt haben. In Wirklichkeit waren diese 4 "Negative Figuren" durchaus kompetente Personen, die aber ein Großen Fehler gemacht haben: Zu glauben das Stabilität und Berechenbarkeit das allerwichtigste für die Wirtschaft sei. Ich hoffe, dass dieses Buch nützlich sein kann, für diejenigen die heutzutage auch um jeden Preis dem "Harten Kurs" verteidigen. Ist aber auf jeden Fall nützlich, für all diejenigen, die einfach wissen wollen, was damals passiert ist und wie man zu "Great Depression" kam. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Engaging and thought provoking read! *by D***I on 22 April 2019* Really well written. Felt almost like a fiction novel because it was so easy and enjoyable to read compared to most books on financial history. 10/10 would recommend if you want to know more about the Great Depression and the origins of our current financial system. ## Frequently Bought Together - Lords of Finance: The Bankers Who Broke the World (Pulitzer Prize Winner) - The Lords of Easy Money: How the Federal Reserve Broke the American Economy - Too Big to Fail: The Inside Story of How Wall Street and Washington Fought to Save the Financial System--and Themselves --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.sn/products/256860865-lords-of-finance-the-bankers-who-broke-the-world](https://www.desertcart.sn/products/256860865-lords-of-finance-the-bankers-who-broke-the-world) --- *Product available on Desertcart Senegal* *Store origin: SN* *Last updated: 2026-09-20*