The King, the Crook, and the Gambler: The True Story of the South Sea Bubble and the Greatest Financial Scandal in History - Brossura

Balen, Malcolm

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ISBN 10: 0007161786 ISBN 13: 9780007161782

Casa editrice: Perennial, 2004

Riassunto

A history of the South Sea Bubble of the 1720s, reputed as the world's first great financial scandal, notes the machinations of its mastermind, an unscrupulous Englishman who sold shares in a valueless company and nearly bankrupted an entire country. Originally published as The Secret History of the South Sea Bubble. Reprint.

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Recensione:

“A great ripping yarn.” (Chicago Tribune)

“Brilliant.” (John Snow)

“Balen displays both understanding and incredulity in his account of the infamous 18th century trading scandal...a remarkable story.” (Kirkus Reviews)

“Balen reminds us that the murky tale of the first bubble stands as a cautionary tale for our time.” (Lisa Jardine, London Times)

“Bristles with contemporary resonance...Balen has a felicitous turn of phrase and the pace never flags.” (Financial Times)

L'autore:

Malcolm Balen is a journalist and author. He is a former executive editor of BBC television and currently head of news for ITV in London.

Su questa edizione

• Editore: Perennial
• Data di pubblicazione: 2004
• ISBN 10: 0007161786
• ISBN 13: 9780007161782
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Numero di pagine: 246