The Alchemists

The Alchemists by Charles MacKay is a non-fiction book that explores the history of financial speculation and the various financial bubbles that have occurred throughout history. The book covers a wide range of topics, including the Dutch tulip mania of the 17th century, the South Sea Bubble of the 18th century, the railway mania of the 19th century, and the dot-com bubble of the 20th century. MacKay examines the psychological and social factors that led to these bubbles, such as greed, speculation, and herd mentality. He also explores the consequences of these bubbles, including financial ruin, social upheaval, and political instability. The Alchemists is a fascinating and insightful look at the history of financial speculation and its impact on society.THIS 170 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Memoirs of Extraordinary Popular Delusions and the Madness of Crowds Part 1, by Charles MacKay. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 0766134415.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.