1929: Inside the Greatest Crash in Wall Street History – and How It Shattered a Nation

History repeats itself, unless we understand and act on its lessons. In 1929, journalist Andrew Ross Sorkin offers a fresh perspective on the 1929 stock market crash, telling the story through the lens of the powerful individuals who played a role, from bankers to politicians. He looks at how debt — an eternal sign of optimism that the future will always be better — and market manias played a role. As he puts it, “Each wave seduces us into thinking we’ve learned from history, and this time, we can’t be fooled. Then it happens again.” If you’re looking to put current events into historical context, 1929 offers powerful insights.