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In a bold new history, Sven Beckert traces the origins of our modern economy, from global port cities to the halls of power.

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Okay, but if anything, I think we can all agree that the bread is something Europe does way, way better than us.

At a Mass marking 25 years since the Holy See signed a foundational agreement with Slovakia, U.S. ambassador to the Holy See ...