From the bestselling author of Too Big to Fail comes a riveting narrative of the most infamous stock market crash in history—one with ripple effects that still shape our society today. The dizzying highs and brutal lows of this era eerily mirror today’s world—where markets soar, political tensions mount, and the fight over financial influence plays out once again. This is not just a story about money; it’s a tale of power, psychology, and the seductive illusion that this time is different.
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In 1929, the world watched in shock as the unstoppable Wall Street bull market went into a freefall. Behind the flashing ticker tapes and panicked traders, another drama unfolded—one of visionaries and fraudsters.
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“It is one of the best narrative histories I’ve read. — The Wall Street Journal”
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