This Woman Invented Monopoly to Combat Greed

Name: This Woman Invented Monopoly to Combat Greed
Uploaded: 2017-06-24
Duration: 282540
Description: Monopoly, arguably the most-famous board game, was invented by Charles Darrow. But many attribute the original idea to Lizzie Magie, a Quaker and the creator of the Landlord's Game, which bears striking resemblance to its more-popular successor.

Monopoly, arguably the most-famous board game, was invented by Charles Darrow. But many attribute the original idea to Lizzie Magie, a Quaker and the creator of the Landlord's Game, which bears striking resemblance to its more-popular successor. (04:42)

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