The Great Swindle: The Story Of The South Sea Bubble by Virginia Cowles is a historical account of one of the most infamous financial scandals in British history. The book tells the story of the South Sea Company, which was established in 1711 with the aim of trading with South America and the Pacific. However, the company soon became embroiled in a speculative frenzy, with investors buying and selling shares in the hope of making a quick profit.Cowles delves into the personalities behind the South Sea Company, including ...
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The Great Swindle: The Story Of The South Sea Bubble by Virginia Cowles is a historical account of one of the most infamous financial scandals in British history. The book tells the story of the South Sea Company, which was established in 1711 with the aim of trading with South America and the Pacific. However, the company soon became embroiled in a speculative frenzy, with investors buying and selling shares in the hope of making a quick profit.Cowles delves into the personalities behind the South Sea Company, including its directors and the politicians who were involved in the scheme. She also explores the wider social and economic context of the time, highlighting the growing wealth and consumerism of the early 18th century.The book describes the various tactics used by the South Sea Company to inflate the value of its shares, including bribing MPs and spreading false rumours about the company's profitability. Cowles also examines the role of the press in exposing the scandal, as well as the aftermath of the bubble bursting and the subsequent fallout for investors and the wider economy.Overall, The Great Swindle is a gripping and informative account of a pivotal moment in British financial history, shedding light on the greed, corruption and hubris that led to one of the biggest financial scandals of all time.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.
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Add this copy of The Great Swindle to cart. $4.24, good condition, Sold by Poquette's Books rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Dewitt, MI, UNITED STATES, published 1960 by Harper & Brothers.
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Good in Good jacket. 8vo. 191pp, index, bw ills. Or black boards with purple cloth spine in jacket. Jacket price clipped, rubbed and with tape reinforcement/repair at head and foot of spine. The story of the South Sea Bubble from its origins with Daniel Defoe through the dizzying rise as speculation grew rife and the inevitable crash which left many destitute. Well worth reading in the light of recent and current economic events.
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Very Good. 191p. A hardcover book in very good condition with a like dustjacket. Touch of wear at head of spine. Faint foxing on top edge and on endpapers. Otherwise clean and tight. The jacket has a scuff near the top of the spine and a small tear near the bottom, but is otherwise only a bit shelf-worn. Account of the Great Britain's South Sea Company fiasco, illustrated with a few black and white plates.
Add this copy of The Great Swindle to cart. $25.00, very good condition, Sold by Southampton Sag Harbor Books rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Southampton, NY, UNITED STATES.
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Very Good in Very Good jacket. First Edition, First Printing. Not price-clipped ($3.95 price intact). Published by Harper and Brothers, 1960. Octavo. Book is very good with light toning to the page ends. Dust jacket is very good with a few nicks to the spine and light toning to the flaps. 100% positive feedback. 30 day money back guarantee. NEXT DAY SHIPPING! Excellent customer service. Please email with any questions or if you would like a photo. All books packed carefully and ship with free delivery confirmation/tracking. All books come with free bookmarks. Ships from Sag Harbor, New York.
Add this copy of The Great Swindle: the Story of the South Sea Bubble to cart. $26.77, poor condition, Sold by Anybook rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Lincoln, UNITED KINGDOM, published 1960 by Collins.
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This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has hardback covers. In poor condition, suitable as a reading copy. No dust jacket. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 500grams, ISBN:
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