1929: Inside the Greatest Crash in Wall Street History

About 1929: Inside the Greatest Crash in Wall Street History

From the acclaimed author Andrew Ross Sorkin, 1929: Inside the Greatest Crash in Wall Street History offers a compelling and immersive journey into the heart of the most infamous stock market collapse. This hardback non-fiction book meticulously reconstructs the events of 1929, revealing the dramatic interplay between visionaries, fraudsters, and titans whose ambition and naivety fueled an endless boom, ultimately leading to disaster. Sorkin, known for his definitive work on the 2008 banking crisis, delves deep into newly uncovered documents and historical records to expose the chaos behind the flashing ticker tapes and panicked traders, detailing the intense battle between Wall Street and Washington.

More than just a historical account of financial ruin, Andrew Ross Sorkin's 1929 explores the power dynamics, the psychological allure of unchecked speculation, and the dangerous illusion that "this time is different." Readers will witness the disregarded alarm bells, the financiers who fell from grace, and the skeptics whose warnings were ignored until it was too late. This gripping narrative draws eerie parallels to today’s volatile markets and political tensions, making it a crucial blueprint for understanding the cycles of financial upheaval and the warning signs we continue to overlook. It's an essential read for anyone interested in economic history, financial crises, and the enduring lessons of Wall Street's greatest crash.

Key Details

• Author: Andrew Ross Sorkin
• Publisher: Viking
• Format: Hardback, 592 pages
• Language: English
• Published: 2025
• ISBN: 9780241479414

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