Extraordinary Popular Delusions and The Madness of Crowds: All Volumes - Complete and Unabridged
A historical study of crowd psychology, financial manias, and the recurring patterns of collective delusion across centuries.
About This Book
Charles Mackay examines how crowds can be swept away by shared beliefs and emotions, often with little regard for reason or evidence.
The work surveys episodes from economic history where speculation and rumor led to dramatic rises and collapses in value.
Mackay draws on documented cases to illustrate patterns of collective excitement and subsequent disillusionment.
Readers encounter a broad view of how social influence shapes decisions in markets and public life.
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