Book Review: Lords of Finance

I recently read Lords of Finance: The Bankers Who Broke the World. I realize that isn’t my typical reading material, but it was a fascinating read nonetheless.  Over the last few years I’ve gotten to the point where I don’t just read for enjoyment.  Previously I mostly read fantasy and science fiction novels, but now if there isn’t some sort of educational value that I can get out of the reading then I’m just not interested.  This book falls right into that bucket. I first learned about this book on Time Magazine’s Best Business Books of 2009 list.  While reading through the short write-ups of each book this one really stood out as something of interest.  One thing we all have heard before is that history repeats itself.  Well...