Extraordinary Popular Delusions and the Madness of Crowds (Complete Edition: Volume 1-3)
Enriched edition. Exploring the Psychology of Mass Hysteria and Financial BubblesBy Charles Mackay
Length33h 4m
About this audiobook
In "Extraordinary Popular Delusions and the Madness of Crowds," Charles Mackay masterfully examines the psychological underpinnings of mass movements and collective behaviors, revealing the tribulations of human folly across history. This comprehensive three-volume edition delves into notorious phenomena such as tulip mania, witch hunts, and the South Sea Bubble, employing a narrative style that is both accessible and richly descriptive. Mackay's exploration transcends mere historical account, presenting a critical analysis of the irrational impulses that can grip societies, demonstrating how susceptible individuals are to the whims of public opinion and social contagion. Charles Mackay, a Scottish journalist and poet born in 1814, had a keen interest in social psychology and the nature of human behavior. His experiences witnessing the tumult of the Victorian era, marked by economic upheaval and fervent trends, instilled in him a deep skepticism towards the collective mindset. This influenced not only his work as a commentator during his time but also fueled his desire to dissect the recurring patterns of madness that lead people from reason to irrationality. This remarkable work is an essential read for anyone seeking to understand the complexities of human behavior within a societal context. Mackay's enduring insights reveal the persistent relevance of his analyses today, making it a compelling choice for historians, psychologists, and general readers interested in the dynamics of crowd psychology and the often bewildering nature of human folly.
In this enriched edition, we have carefully created added value for your reading experience:
- A succinct Introduction situates the work's timeless appeal and themes.
- The Synopsis outlines the central plot, highlighting key developments without spoiling critical twists.
- A detailed Historical Context immerses you in the era's events and influences that shaped the writing.
- A thorough Analysis dissects symbols, motifs, and character arcs to unearth underlying meanings.
- Reflection questions prompt you to engage personally with the work's messages, connecting them to modern life.
- Hand‐picked Memorable Quotes shine a spotlight on moments of literary brilliance.
- Interactive footnotes clarify unusual references, historical allusions, and archaic phrases for an effortless, more informed read.
Audiobook details
GenrePsychology
Length33 hrs 4 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateDec 11, 2023
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Introduction
18Volume 2: Peculiar Follies
2Introduction
19The Crusades (pt. 1)
3Synopsis (Selection)
20The Crusades (pt. 2)
4Historical Context
21The Witch Mania (pt. 1)
5Volume 1: National Delusions
22The Witch Mania (pt. 2)
Show all chaptersShow less
6The Mississippi Scheme
23The Slow Poisoners
7The South Sea Bubble
24Haunted Houses
8The Tulipomania
25Volume 3: Philosophical Delusions
9Relics
26The Alchemysts (pt. 1)
10Modern Prophecies
27The Alchemysts (pt. 2)
11Popular Admiration for Great Thieves
28The Alchemysts (pt. 3)
12Influence of Politics and Religion on the Hair and Beard
29Fortune Telling
13Duels and Ordeals
30The Magnetisers (pt. 1)
14The Love of the Marvellous and the Disbelief of the True
31The Magnetisers (pt. 2)
15Popular Follies in Great Cities
32Analysis
16Old Price Riots
33Reflection
17The Thugs, or Phansigars
34Memorable Quotes
More from Charles Mackay
WHAT IS MOB MENTALITY? - 8 Essential Books on Crowd PsychologyCharles Mackay, Jean-Jacques Rousseau, Gerald Stanley Lee, Gustave Le Bon, William McDougall, Everett Dean Martin, Wilfred Trotter108h 12m$1 · $0.00
Extraordinary Popular Delusions and the Madness of CrowdsCharles Mackay29h 53m$1 · $0.00
Extraordinary Popular Delusions and the Madness of CrowdsCharles Mackay29h 50m$2 · $0.00
Delirios populares extraordinarios y la locura de las masasCharles Mackay29h 36m$2 · $0.00
Außergewöhnliche populäre Wahnvorstellungen und der Wahnsinn der MassenCharles Mackay31h 36m$5 · $0.00
I Am The StormJanice Dean9h$8 · $0.00
On Democracies and Death CultsDouglas Murray10h 38m$29 · $0.00
TerraformPropaganda5h 39m$24 · $0.00
Hour of the HeartIrvin D. Yalom, Benjamin Yalom8h 19m5 (1)$26 · $0.00
The Thomas Sowell ReaderThomas Sowell14h 51m$25
So You Want to Talk about RaceIjeoma Oluo7h 41m$17
Braving the TruthRachel Held Evans11h 31m$29 · $0.00
Level UpRob Dial7h 42m$26 · $0.00
As a JewSarah Hurwitz8h 36m$26 · $0.00
The North American Indian (Illustrated Edition)Edward S. Curtis, Frederick Webb Hodge6h$2 · $0.00
Burn the HaystackJennie Young, PhD9h 30m$29 · $0.00
Good InsideBecky Kennedy9h 55m$29 · $0.00
Du Bois: EssaysW.E.B. Du Bois6h 23m$1 · $0.00
Valley of the BirdtailAndrew Stobo Sniderman, Douglas Sanderson10h 1m$29 · $0.00
Lies My Therapist Told MeGreg E. Gifford9h 3m$29 · $0.00
Nobody Knows My NameJames Baldwin5h 49m$17
Start Here Start NowLiz Kleinrock4h 20m$20
The Collected Works of Sigmund FreudSigmund Freud112h 54m$2 · $0.00
Man's Search for MeaningViktor E. Frankl5h 44m$20
Abolition. Feminism. Now.Angela Y. Davis, Erica Meiners, Beth Richie, Gina Dent5h 4m$15
You may also like
The History of the Inquisition of the Middle Ages Volume IIIHenry Charles Lea30h 40m$2.30
The True Story of Salem: Book 1-7Charles Wentworth Upham, Increase Mather, Cotton Mather, James Thacher, M. V. B. Perley, William P. Upham, Samuel Roberts Wells57h 10m$2 · $0.00
Twice-Told TalesNathaniel Hawthorne7h 59m$2 · $0.00
New Light on WitchcraftJoseph McCabe1h 40m$15
The Discoverie Of WitchcraftReginald Scot32h 25m$2.30
The History of Witchcraft in EuropeJohn Ashton, William Godwin, Howard Williams, Frederick George Lee, Walter Scott, Jules Michelet, M. Schele de Vere, W. H. Davenport Adams, Charles Mackay, George Moir, Margaret Murray, St. John D. Seymour, John G. Campbell, John Maxwell Wood, Bram Stoker, E. Lynn Linton, Wilhelm Meinhold176h 12m$2 · $0.00
The Witchcraft Delusion in New England (Vol. 1-3)Cotton Mather, Robert Calef22h 30m$2 · $0.00
The Hammer of Witches: Malleus Maleficarum (Summarized Edition)Heinrich Kramer4h 5m$2
The Witchcraft of Salem VillageShirley Jackson3h 10m$14
Toil and TroubleLisa Kröger, Melanie R. Anderson7h 59m$20
Salem Witchcraft (Complete Edition)Charles Wentworth Upham31h 50m$2 · $0.00
In Colonial DaysNathaniel Hawthorne2h 18m$2.30
An Essay on Demonology, Ghosts and Apparitions, and Popular SuperstitionsJames Thacher4h 48m$2 · $0.00
The Christian Creed; or, What it is Blasphemy to DenyAnnie Besant2h 1m$2 · $0.00
Business-Englisch lernen Audio - KundenserviceSpotlight Verlag1h 11m$20
Letters on Demonology and WitchcraftWalter Scott12h 3m$2.30
WITCHCRAFT & MAGIC - Ultimate CollectionCotton Mather, William Godwin, Howard Williams, Frederick George Lee, Walter Scott, Jules Michelet, M. Schele de Vere, John Ashton, W. H. Davenport Adams, Charles Mackay, George Moir, Margaret Murray, St. John D. Seymour, John G. Campbell, John Maxwell Wood, Bram Stoker, E. Lynn Linton, Wilhelm Meinhold, Increase Mather, Charles Wentworth Upham, M. V. B. Perley, James Thacher, William P. Upham, Samuel Roberts Wells, John M. Taylor, Allen Putnam274h 48m$2 · $0.00
Witch, Warlock, and MagicianW. H. Davenport Adams12h 45m$2.30
The True Story vs. Myth of WitchcraftBram Stoker, Charles Mackay, William Godwin, Walter Scott, Charles Wentworth Upham, Jules Michelet, John Ashton, Howard Williams, Increase Mather, Cotton Mather, Allen Putnam, George Moir, Frederick George Lee, James Thacher, M. V. B. Perley, Wilhelm Meinhold, John M. Taylor, E. Lynn Linton, William P. Upham, W. H. Davenport Adams, M. Schele de Vere, John G. Campbell, John Maxwell Wood, Samuel Roberts Wells262h 15m$2 · $0.00
History of the Rise and Influence of the Spirit of Rationalism in Europe (Vol.1&2)William Edward Hartpole Lecky28h 51m$1 · $0.00