The title of this video is indeed accurate – it is a big picture view on silver. It’s a jam packed video that covers 600 years of silver history in just 16 minutes!
Including:
- The pillaging of the South Americas
- China and silver
- The use and abuse of silver throughout this 600 year period
- How silver stockpiles have been used up
- How labour and even armies were historically valued in terms of silver
- Three phases to this 600 year plus silver price chart:
- 1344 to 1477 called the European Collapse – after the Bardi and Peruzzi
companies of Florence collapsed the banking system; European Dominance; and the Industrial Revolution
For more on the “crime of 1873” that the author refers to see this video we posted a few months back:
Silver history and the crime of 1873
For more on the Hunt Brothers see:
The Real Hunt Brothers Silver Story
Author at Gold Survival Guide
Glenn Thomas is the co-founder of Gold Survival Guide, which he launched in 2009 after years of active involvement as an investor in the precious metals markets. With over 20 years of experience in the sector, Glenn has become a trusted authority on gold and silver investing. Since 2011, he has written and published a weekly gold and silver newsletter, with over 650 editions and counting. Additionally, he is also the author of more than 300 blog posts covering the why, what, when and how of buying gold and silver. As a result, he is the creator of New Zealand's most comprehensive repository of precious metals investment information.
Glenn's dedication to educating individuals on wealth protection through precious metals has helped over 2400 clients from New Zealand, Australia, USA and Europe to safeguard their financial futures. Passionate about financial independence and lifestyle freedom, Glenn’s mission is to empower others with the knowledge and tools to thrive in today’s volatile economic environment. When he's not advising on precious metals, Glenn enjoys spending time with his family and pursuing outdoor adventures.
Education: University of Auckland Bachelor of Science
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/glenn-thomas-0984a4310/
Glenn's dedication to educating individuals on wealth protection through precious metals has helped over 2400 clients from New Zealand, Australia, USA and Europe to safeguard their financial futures. Passionate about financial independence and lifestyle freedom, Glenn’s mission is to empower others with the knowledge and tools to thrive in today’s volatile economic environment. When he's not advising on precious metals, Glenn enjoys spending time with his family and pursuing outdoor adventures.
Education: University of Auckland Bachelor of Science
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/glenn-thomas-0984a4310/
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