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| Author | William Bernstein |
|---|---|
| Language | English |
| Subject | History |
| Publisher | Atlantic Books |
Publication date | 2008 |
| Publication place | United States |
| Media type | Print (Hardcover and Paperback) |
| Pages | 400 |
| ISBN | 978-1-84354-668-9 |
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It has been reviewed by The Guardian , [1] The New York Times , [2] and The Economist . [3]
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