`Author:` `Availability:` > [!info] > ## Summary Reviewed in The New Yorker, Guido Alfani’s book examines the historical accumulation of wealth and the [[emergence]] of economic elites. It delves into how excess wealth leads to class distinctions and the development of [[Class Consciousness]] among both the affluent and the broader society. ## Key Takeaways ## Quotes - ## Notes `Concepts:` `Knowledge Base:` [[Books index]]