Reviews of the work are sharply divided based on the reader's ideological perspective:
It covers everything from the fall of Rome and the Renaissance to the Occupy Wall Street protests. Barren Metal: A History of Capitalism as the Co...
It critiques famous economic thinkers like Adam Smith for decoupling wealth from labor and morality. Reviews of the work are sharply divided based
Admirers describe it as a "phenomenal and scholarly work" and "one essential book for understanding the historical development and essence of capitalism". They praise Jones's ability to weave together theology, history, and economics into a cohesive narrative. They praise Jones's ability to weave together theology,
Critics label the work as "nonsensical ravings" and accuse the author of promoting "incomprehensible conspiracies". The book is frequently criticized for its "rabidly anti-semitic" undertones, as Jones often frames the rise of usury and the decline of Catholic moral law as a consequence of Jewish influence on Western finance.
Barren Metal: A History of Capitalism as the Conflict between Labor and Usury by E. Michael Jones is a massive, 1,400+ page work that re-examines economic history through a traditional Catholic lens.
Economics is not a value-neutral science but a branch of moral philosophy. He believes modern capitalism intentionally stripped morality from economic life to justify exploitation.
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