Key facts
- Liaquat Ahamed's book "1873: The Rothschilds, the First Great Depression, and the Making of the Modern World" is released today.
- The book explores the First Great Depression and the role of the Rothschilds.
- The author won a Pulitzer Prize for a previous work.
Pulitzer Prize-winning author Liaquat Ahamed has released his new book, "1873: The Rothschilds, the First Great Depression, and the Making of the Modern World." The book delves into the economic crisis of 1873, often referred to as the First Great Depression, and examines the influence of the Rothschild banking family during that period. Ahamed suggests the historical events and their consequences offer valuable lessons applicable to contemporary economic challenges.