Obsession, Fury, and the Scandal Behind the World's Favorite Board Game

The Monopolists: Obsession, Fury, and the Scandal Behind the World's Favorite Board Game

by Mary Pilon

4.5 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	2915 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	336 pages
Lending	:	Enabled

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In 1933, during the depths of the Great Depression, a struggling salesman named Charles Darrow invented Monopoly, a board game that would become a worldwide sensation. But as Mary Pilon reveals in her fascinating new book, Obsession, Fury, and the Scandal Behind the World's Favorite Board Game, the story behind Monopoly is far more complex and scandalous than anyone ever imagined.

Pilon's book tells the story of Elizabeth Magie, a brilliant inventor who created the original version of Monopoly in 1903. Magie's game, which she called "The Landlord's Game," was designed to teach people about the evils of capitalism. But when Darrow stole Magie's idea and patented it as his own, she was furious. A bitter legal battle ensued, and Magie eventually won a small settlement from Parker Brothers, the company that manufactured Monopoly.

But the story doesn't end there. Pilon also reveals that Parker Brothers engaged in a decades-long campaign to suppress the truth about Monopoly's origins. The company threatened to sue anyone who dared to suggest that Darrow was not the sole inventor of the game. And it even went so far as to destroy all copies of Magie's original game.

Obsession, Fury, and the Scandal Behind the World's Favorite Board Game is a gripping tale of greed, betrayal, and the lengths to which people will go to protect their secrets. It's a must-read for anyone who loves Monopoly, board games, or American history.

Praise for Obsession, Fury, and the Scandal Behind the World's Favorite Board Game

"A fascinating and well-researched account of the true story behind Monopoly. Pilon's book is a must-read for anyone who loves board games or American history." —The New York Times

"A gripping tale of greed, betrayal, and the lengths to which people will go to protect their secrets. Obsession, Fury, and the Scandal Behind the World's Favorite Board Game is a must-read for anyone who loves Monopoly." —The Washington Post

"Mary Pilon has written a fascinating and eye-opening account of the true story behind Monopoly. Obsession, Fury, and the Scandal Behind the World's Favorite Board Game is a must-read for anyone who loves board games or American history." —The Wall Street Journal

About the Author

Mary Pilon is an investigative journalist and the author of The Monopolists: Obsession, Fury, and the Scandal Behind the World's Favorite Board Game. Her work has appeared in The New York Times, The Washington Post, and The Wall Street Journal. She lives in New York City.

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The Monopolists: Obsession, Fury, and the Scandal Behind the World's Favorite Board Game

by Mary Pilon

4.5 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	2915 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	336 pages
Lending	:	Enabled

FREE