The Rich and how They Got that Way: How the Wealthiest People of All Time ... - Cynthia Crossen - Google Books

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What does Bill Gates have in common with Ghenghis Khan? How about Pope Alexander VI, English inventor Richard Arkwright, and Hetty Green, the "Witch of Wall Street" in the 19th century? They were all among the richest people in history. In this book, a…