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The author describes his journey as a quest not for academic lecturing but for storytelling—a narrative centered on a "crime." His intention is to demystify the Federal Reserve by presenting its history, mechanisms, and impacts plainly. Griffin admits that the scope of his project expanded beyond initial expectations due to the voracious nature of his research, leading to the creation of four interconnected books rather than one concise volume.
Four Pillars of the Research
Griffin organizes his findings into four essential blocks of knowledge:
- A Primer on Money and Banking: Understanding the basics of currency, banking operations, and monetary theory is fundamental before grappling with the systemic fraud he exposes.