Memoirs of Extraordinary Popular Delusions and the Madness of Crowds Vol. 1. Cet article n’est pas disponible.Memoirs of Extraordinary Popular Delusions and the Madness of Crowds Vol. 1

First published in 1841, Memoirs of Extraordinary Popular Delusions and the Madness of Crowds is an engaging exploration of the factors that motivate irrational decision-making on a large scale. This copy is a reprint of the second edition printed in 1852 with the chapters The Mississippi Scheme,The South Sea Bubble,Tulipmania,Alchymists,Modern Prophecies, Fortune-telling,The Magnetizers,and the Influence of Politics and Religion on the Hair and Beard.Also included is The Crusades,Witch Mania, Slow Poisoners,Haunted Houses,Popular Follies of Cities and Thieves,Duels and Relics. This copy is a fifth printing(1950) of the 1932 edition and is in good condition with a tight binding and showing general wear to the cover.The book will be carefully wrapped and boxed for safe shipping.