The Great Crash 1929

Discover the riveting insights of 'The Great Crash 1929' by J.K. Galbraith, a crucial addition to your history and economics collection. This bestselling paperback, published by Penguin UK, guides you through the tumultuous events leading to the catastrophic stock market crash, a pivotal moment in American economic history. With its engaging narrative, this book not only chronicles the financial insanity that gripped the nation but also humorously critiques the gold rush fantasy inherent in the American psyche. As you turn the pages of this fascinating exploration, learn about the notorious figures involved, including the Florida land boom and the infamous Shenandoah Corporation. Galbraith's accessible writing ensures that readers of all backgrounds can grasp the complexity of economic behaviors and societal risks involved in this era. An ideal read for students, historians, and anyone interested in the economic crashes that shaped modern America. Perfect as a gift or personal addition, 'The Great Crash 1929' invites readers to reflect on the impact of human greed and the lessons it offers for the future. Order your brand new copy today and delve into the dramatic saga of financial excesses that can still inform our understanding of today’s economy.

Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780241468081
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2021
Publisher: Penguin UK
Pages: 208


Description:
No account of the financial insanity of 1929 has been issued in a form at once so readable, so humorous, and so carefully authenticated as this classic book. J.K. Galbraith examines the 'gold rush fantasy' in American psychology and describes its dire consequences. The Florida land boom, the operations of Insull, Kreuger and Hatry, and the fabulous Shenandoah Corporation all come together in this penetrating study of concerted human greed and folly. From the cold figures of Wall Street the author wrenches a truly human drama.