Carroll Quigley’s Critique of Bankers and Government Influence

„The history of the last century shows, as we shall see later, that the advice given to governments by bankers, like the advice they gave to industrialists, was consistently good for bankers, but was often disastrous for governments, businessmen, and the people generally.“

Caroll QuigleyCarroll Quigley critiques the influence of bankers in the 20th century and their disastrous impact on governments and society.
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Caroll Quigley was an American historian and professor known for his studies on the history of societies and international relations.

This statement by Carroll Quigley critically reflects the influence and interests of bankers in the 20th century and their impact on politics and society.


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Caroll Quigley (1910–1977) was an American historian, professor, and author. He taught at Georgetown University and is especially known for his work on the history of civilizations and his book "Tragedy and Hope", in which he described secret networks behind world politics.

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