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The Man Who Broke the Bank of England

An Inside Look into George Soros’s Questionable Ethics, Philosophical Guidelines, and the Art of Profiting from Instability

Apr 26, 2025
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The tearoom on Chancery Lane was a haven of quiet opulence, its walls lined with damask and its tables adorned with crisp linen, where the soft clatter of teaspoons against bone china composed a subtle overture. On an autumn afternoon in 1956, George Soros sat opposite Robert Mayer, the air between them thick with the scent of bergamot and unspoken poss…

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