1929

A vivid account of the 1929 stock market crash follows the panic as Wall Street’s boom gave way to ruin. Behind the ticker tape and trading floors, financiers, dreamers and fraudsters collided with Washington in a struggle over power, influence and consequences.

Readers drawn to financial history and high-stakes real events will find a sharply detailed narrative shaped by newly uncovered records. The story captures both the drama of the collapse and the warning signs that were overlooked, offering a clear view of how speculation, confidence and denial can turn a boom into disaster.