About this book
Summary
"Memoirs of Extraordinary Popular Delusions — Volume 1" by Charles Mackay is an exploration of mass phenomena and collective human behavior. The book provides an in-depth study of various types of delusions, manias, and crowd behavior throughout history. It covers topics ranging from economic bubbles like the 'South Sea Bubble', 'Tulip Mania', to witch hunts, alchemy, and fortune-telling. Mackay's work serves as a timeless insight into how societal hysteria can shape history.Book information
Genre
Other
Length
10 hrs 21 mins
Publish date
Jun 1, 1841
Language
English
Table of Contents
1National Delusions
8Popular Admiration For Great Thieves
2The Mississippi Scheme
9Influence Of Politics And Religion On The Hair And Beard
3The South Sea Bubble
10Duels And Ordeals
4List Of Bubbles
11The Love Of The Marvellous And The Disbelief Of The True
5The Tulipomania
12Popular Follies In Great Cities