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The Confession Manual That Hid a Fortune of Ideas
An 80-year-old scholar hides his key work in a confession manual. What would you do if your most important work was hidden?
The Confession Manual That Hid a Fortune of Ideas
This episode explores the life of Martín de Azpilcueta, a scholar whose groundbreaking economic theory remained largely unnoticed for centuries, despite being published in a widely circulated book. It examines the journey of a dangerous idea and the man who refused to compromise his beliefs.
Person: Martín de Azpilcueta
Date of birth: December 13, 1492
Location of birth: Barásoain, Kingdom of Navarre
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