Video: How Capitalism Stole Monopoly

Hello Everyone!

My latest video about the anti-landlord origins of Monopoly is out now!

For some of you, this will hopefully be a new tale. For others, a story you've heard before told in a new way. Either way, I thought it would make for a great holiday special!

This video was a real joy to make and I hope it is somewhere near as fun to watch. I particularly can't wait to hear your thoughts on the amazing animations (for which I can take no credit...)!

My website is currently down, so I'm going to pop the bibliography here until I've managed to fix it!

There's some great reading in there for anyone who wants to find out a little more. Let me know if you want any suggestions for any particular parts of the video which interested you!

I can't wait to hear what you all think!

Thanks as ever for your generous support,

Tom

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