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The Veil of the Square Mile
The invisible British financial empire — documented, not dramatized.
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- What is The Veil of the Square Mile?
- An analytical history of the City of London Corporation and how a medieval municipal charter still sits beside the modern British state. Written by Jack Schumacher. 6x9 print, 384 pages, ISBN 979-8-2561-9387-4.
- What is the Companion Guide?
- The map. Sources, timelines, dynastic trees, glossary, bibliography, and a steelman of objections. The book is the argument. The companion is how you follow it.
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- Softcover and hardcover ship within 3 business days by USPS, US only, with $5 flat shipping. Companion Guide hardcover is in stock and ships now.
- What is the Limited Founders Edition?
- The Founders seed run is closed. Signed hardcovers of the book are available while the current short run lasts.
- Are digital formats available?
- Yes. The ebook is $15.99 on this site and downloads instantly after purchase. The audiobook is $19.99 on ElevenReader.
- Is this the romance publisher Veil Press Books?
- No. The Veil Press is an independent imprint for institutional history. It is not Veil Press Books and not Beyond the Veil Press.