The Great Swindle: The Story Of The South Sea Bubble

by Virginia Cowles

Book Overview

The Great Swindle: The Story Of The South Sea Bubble by Virginia Cowles is a historical account of one of the most infamous financial scandals in British history. The book tells the story of the South Sea Company, which was established in 1711 with the aim of trading with South America and the Pacific. However, the company soon became embroiled in a speculative frenzy, with investors buying and selling shares in the hope of making a quick profit.Cowles...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 125800948X
• ISBN13: 9781258009489
• Release Date: May 2011
• Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLC
• Length: 206 Pages
• Weight: 1.04 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"