Audiobook: 1929
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| Book type: | Audiobook |
| Language: | In English |
| Format: | Mp3 format |
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From the bestselling author of Too Big to Fail, often hailed as “the definitive history of the 2008 banking crisis,” comes a mesmerizing narrative detailing the most notorious stock market crash in history. Combining the thoroughness of a classic history with the suspense of a gripping thriller, 1929 dissects the greed, reckless optimism, and human folly that culminated in an epoch-shattering collapse – an event whose ripple effects continue to influence our world today.
In 1929, the global community watched in disbelief as the relentless Wall Street bull market suddenly plummeted, destroying countless fortunes and igniting a depression that would fundamentally reshape an entire generation. Yet, beneath the flashing ticker tapes and frantic traders, another story was unfolding – one filled with visionaries and villains, titans and dreamers, moments of euphoria and devastating ruin.
With exclusive access to historical archives and newly uncovered documents, Andrew Ross Sorkin, a New York Times bestselling author, guides readers through the chaos of the crash, revealing behind-the-scenes struggles between Wall Street and Washington, and the larger-than-life characters whose ambition and naivety fueled an endless boom that ended in disaster. The dizzying peaks and brutal troughs of this era eerily echo today’s realities – markets soaring, political tensions rising, and the ongoing clash over financial influence once again taking center stage.
This is more than just a story about money. 1929 is a narrative about power, human psychology, and the alluring illusion that “this time is different.” It explores ignored warning signs, financiers who lost their credibility, and skeptics who foresaw the crash – only to be dismissed until it was too late.
Celebrated as a groundbreaking work, Too Big to Fail revolutionized the way we understand financial crises. Now, with 1929, Sorkin offers an immersive, electrifying account of the most consequential market collapse in history – lessons that remain disturbingly relevant. More than just a historical account, 1929 provides a vital blueprint for grasping the cycles of speculation, the forces behind financial upheaval, and the warning signs we tend to ignore at our peril. Buy audiobook to experience this compelling story in a new way.
1929. By Andrew Ross Sorkin. Audiobook
1929
From the bestselling author of Too Big to Fail, often hailed as “the definitive history of the 2008 banking crisis,” comes a mesmerizing narrative detailing the most notorious stock market crash in history. Combining the thoroughness of a classic history with the suspense of a gripping thriller, 1929 dissects the greed, reckless optimism, and human folly that culminated in an epoch-shattering collapse – an event whose ripple effects continue to influence our world today.
1929 by Andrew Ross Sorkin is a compelling and detailed account of the stock market crash and the events leading up to the Great Depression. The narration brings history to… Read more »
Fantastically detailed writing. The author said he hoped he could show the detail and the humanity behind the 1929 crash, like Walter Lord did for the Titanic in A Night… Read more »
I learned so much from this book. If you work in finance or just have a general interest in it, I definitely recommend checking this one out. Hopefully we can… Read more »