The Alchemists

By Charles Mackay

Book Overview

The Alchemists by Charles MacKay is a non-fiction book that explores the history of financial speculation and the many financial bubbles that have occurred throughout history. The book delves into the lives of some of the most notorious speculators, including John Law, who caused the Mississippi Bubble in the early 18th century, and Bernard Madoff, who orchestrated one of the biggest Ponzi schemes in history. MacKay also examines the psychological and sociological factors that contribute to financial bubbles and the human tendency to believe in get-rich-quick schemes. The Alchemists is a fascinating and informative read that provides a unique perspective on the history of finance and the dangers of unchecked speculation.THIS 170 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Memoirs of Extraordinary Popular Delusions and the Madness of Crowds Part 1, by Charles MacKay. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 0766134415.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1425365647
• ISBN13: 9781425365646
• Release Date: December 2005
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 172 Pages
• Weight: 0.88 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 8.3" x 11.0"