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Europe's Economic History

PRIVATE BLOG – Poland Deploys Military

PRIVATE BLOG – Poland Deploys Military Private blog posts are exclusively available to Socrates subscribers. To sign-up for Socrates or to learn more, please...

History Repeating All Over Again

The 1848 Berlin Revolution QUESTION: You have mentioned that the 1848 Communist Revolution that swept all of Europe was a political contagion. Am I correct in...

PRIVATE BLOG – Will Europe Enter a Death Spiral?

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What is Really the Foundation of Money?

COMMENT: Martin, After several years of reading your blog, I have concluded that Socrates’ prognostications appear to be spot on. I also share your assertion...

Shortage of Bread Contributed to French Revolution

Food shortages have historically contributed to revolutions more so than just international war. Poor grain harvests led to riots as far back as 1529 in the French...

May 8th & New UK Legislation This Week – Build Back Better

COMMENT: Marty; Here in Britain May 8th will prove to be important. This is the week that Johnson announced he would introduce his new legislation to “build...

Was Genoa the Best form of Government?

Genoa 1481 COMMENT: Dear Martin, Thank you for your work. It is not anymore about the economy but about surviving through the mayhem that is on the horizon. Thank...

Edmonton & the 7th Century

QUESTION: Mr. Armstrong…HOW DARE YOU!!!!!???? My brother lives in Edmonton, AB where the surface air temperature is a refreshing -23F as of 6:30 pm MST this...

Legarde & Green Bonds

  QUESTION: Marty; Why is Legarde pitching Euro Green Bonds when they lose money? JL ANSWER: If she can use the climate change nonsense to shame Germany into...

Happy Easter – But Why Do We Call it Easter

Easter is historically the most confusing holiday. Besides the calculation being complex, the traditions are also a blend of various different cultures. I have...