1929

A vivid account of the 1929 stock market crash traces the panic on Wall Street, the clash with Washington, and the larger forces of power, psychology, and speculation that drove the collapse. Drawing on historical records and newly uncovered documents, it follows the figures and decisions behind an era of boom, fear, and ruin.

Readers interested in financial history and crisis will find a tightly focused narrative with clear stakes and lasting relevance. The result is a readable portrait of how markets, politics, and collective confidence can combine to produce catastrophe.