Devil Take the Hindmost: A History of Financial Speculation
Devil Take the Hindmost: A History of Financial Speculation
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Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2000400
Book • Nonfiction
2000
Adult
18+ years
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Devil Take the Hindmost: A History of Financial Speculation by Edward Chancellor explores the history of financial speculation from early markets to modern times. It examines how speculative behavior influences economies, highlighting historical episodes where speculation impacted financial systems, and offers insight into the human behaviors that drive such financial phenomena.
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Edward Chancellor's Devil Take the Hindmost: A History of Financial Speculation is praised for its insightful historical analysis and engaging narrative. The book effectively highlights patterns of greed and economic delusion. However, some critics mention its dense economic jargon could deter casual readers. Overall, it is a compelling read for those interested in financial history.
Who Should Read Devil Take the Hindmost: A History of Financial Speculation?
Readers who enjoy Devil Take the Hindmost: A History of Financial Speculation by Edward Chancellor likely have an interest in finance, history, and economics. They may also enjoy Irrational Exuberance by Robert J. Shiller and The Big Short by Michael Lewis for their engaging narratives on financial markets and speculation.
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Devil Take the Hindmost: A History of Financial Speculation explores a wide range of financial bubbles, from the Dutch Tulip Mania to the Japanese asset price bubble of the 1980s.
Edward Chancellor wrote this book in 1999, offering a pre-21st-century perspective on financial history just before the dot-com bubble burst.
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The title of the book, "Devil Take the Hindmost," is derived from an old proverb hinting at the reckless pursuit of profit, with little regard for the consequences faced by those left behind.
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Book • Nonfiction
2000
Adult
18+ years
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