I. W H AT C R E A T U RE IS THIS?

W h e re does m o n ey c o me from? W h e re does it g o? W ho makes it? T he m o n ey magicians' secrets are unveiled. H e re is a close look at their mirrors and s m o ke machines, the pulleys, cogs, and wheels that create the grand illusion called money.

A boring subject? Just wait' You'll be hooked in five minutes. R e a ds like a detective story - which it really is. But if s all true. This b o ok is about the most blatant scam of history. If s all here: the cause of wars, boom-bust cycles, inflation, depression, prosperity. Y o ur world view will definitely change.

Putting it quite simply: this may be the most important book on world affairs you will ever read.

"A s u p e rb a n a l y s is d e s e r v i ng s e r i o us a t t e n t i on by all Americans. Be prepared for o ne heck of a journey through time and m i n d ."

Ron Paul, m e m b er of Congress House Banking Committee

" W h at every American needs to k n ow about central b a nk power. A gripping adventure into the secret world of the international banking cartel."

Mark Thornton, Asst. Professor of Economics, Auburn University; Coordinator Academic Affairs, Ludwig von Mises Institute

"A magnificent accomplishment - a train-load of heavy history, organized so well and written in such a relaxed and easy style that it captivated me. I hated to put it d o w n . " Dan Smoot

Publisher/Editor, Dan Smoot Report " As a career banker and president of a bank consulting firm, I thought I had a good understanding of the Federal Reserve. But this book changed the way I view o ur entire monetary s y s t e m ." Marilyn MacGruder Barn wall Grand Junction, Colorado

HOW TO READ THIS BOOK

Thick books can be intimidating. We tend to put off reading them until we have a suitably large block of time—which is to say, often they are never read. That is the reason a preview has been placed at the beginning and a summary at the end of each chapter. All of these together can be read in about one hour. Although they will not contain details nor documentation, they will cover the major points and will provide an overview of the complete story. The best way to read this book, therefore, is to begin with the previews of each section, followed by the chapter previews and summaries. Even if the reader is not in a hurry, this is still an excellent approach. A look at the map before the journey makes it easier to grapple with a topic such as this which spans so much history.