The Great Crash, 1929 [Paperback]The Classic Study of That Disasterby John K. GalbraithThis book is OUT OF PRINT You may be able to find a copy at ABE Books Description of The Great Crash, 1929No 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, in which Professor 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 tense drama. Title Information
Press and Industry Reviews'Lively and highly readable.'- Financial Times 'One of the most engrossing books I have ever read.' - Daily Telegraph 'An intriguing study ... Professor Galbraith has marshalled and presented his material well ... What he has done is assuredly worthwhile.' - Sunday Times Write a review of this book Customer Reviews from AmazonContents of The Great Crash, 1929Foreword to the 1975 editionOn the origins of this book A note on sources I A year to remember II 'Vision and Boundless Hope and Optimism' III Something should be done? IV In Goldman, Sachs we Trust V The Twilight of Illusion VI The Crash VII Things become more Serious VIII Aftermath I IX Aftermath II X Cause and Consequence Index |
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