1929: The Inside Story of The Greatest Crash in Wall Street History

From the bestselling author of *Too Big to Fail*, Andrew Ross Sorkin, comes a spellbinding narrative of the most infamous stock market crash in history. This hardcover edition delves into the visionaries, fraudsters, titans, and dreamers whose ambition and naivety led to the devastating crash of 1929, an event with ripple effects that continue to shape our society.

With unparalleled access to historical records and newly uncovered documents, Sorkin takes readers behind the scenes of the chaos, the battle between Wall Street and Washington, and the larger-than-life characters involved. The book explores the dizzying highs and brutal lows of an era that eerily mirrors today's world, examining the seductive illusion that "this time is different," disregarded alarm bells, and the financiers who fell from grace.

Hailed as a landmark book, *1929* delivers an immersive and electrifying account of a pivotal market collapse, offering crucial lessons for understanding economic cycles.

Key Features & Benefits:

• #1 international bestseller
• Named a Best Book of 2025 by The Financial Times, The Economist, New Statesman, Bloomberg, TIME, The Washington Post, and The New York Times
• One of Barack Obama’s favourite books of 2025
• Praised by The Wall Street Journal as 'One of the best narrative histories I've read'
• Explores the psychology, power dynamics, and financial illusions behind the 1929 crash
• Offers urgent lessons relevant to contemporary economic cycles

Specifications:

• Author: Andrew Ross Sorkin
• Binding: Hardcover
• Language: English
• Publication Date: October 14, 2025
• Print Length: 592 pages
• Dimensions: 16.2 x 3.7 x 24.2 cm
• Weight: 1.05 kg (1050g)
• ISBN-10: 024147941X
• ISBN-13: 978-0241479414

This comprehensive account provides an essential blueprint for understanding one of history's most significant economic events.