The Day the Bubble Burst: A Social History of the Wall Street Crash of 1929

Name: The Day the Bubble Burst: A Social History of the Wall Street Crash of 1929
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Rating: 4.4 (555 reviews)
Author: Gordon Thomas

by Gordon Thomas

Nonfiction

4.4 (555)

4.4 stars from 555 reviews. Top 94% of Nonfiction books we track.

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Perfect for you if...

You're interested in financial history and want to understand how past market crashes shape present-day economics.
You enjoy narrative non-fiction that weaves personal stories into larger historical events rather than abstract charts.
You're curious about the 1920s and what life felt like before the Great Depression turned everything upside down.

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You prefer books heavy on economic theory and technical explanations of market mechanics.
You're looking for a how-to guide on investing or managing your own portfolio.
You want a strictly chronological account with less focus on the human drama and emotional fallout.

About this book

This book examines the Wall Street crash of 1929 and its role in triggering the Great Depression of the 1930s. It presents a social history of Black Tuesday, October 29, 1929, documenting the overheated stock market conditions that preceded the collapse. The narrative captures the period before the crash, including the optimism and economic confidence that prevailed, as well as the severe economic hardship that characterized the decade following the market's failure.

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Currently 4.4★ from 555 reviews

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