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1929

Inside the Greatest Crash in Wall Street History--and How It Shattered a Nation

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#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER

“It is one of the best narrative histories I’ve read.”
—The Wall Street Journal

A New York Times Notable Book of 2025 • One of Barack Obama's Favorite Books of 2025 • Named a BEST BOOK OF 2025 by The Washington Post, TIME, The Economist, Air Mail, Bloomberg, Fast Company, Katie Couric Media, and History

From the bestselling author of Too Big to Fail, “the definitive history of the 2008 banking crisis,” (The Atlantic) comes a riveting narrative of the most infamous stock market crash in history—one with ripple effects that still shape our society today.

In 1929, the world watched in shock as the unstoppable Wall Street bull market went into a freefall, wiping out fortunes and igniting a depression that would reshape a generation. But behind the flashing ticker tapes and panicked traders, another drama unfolded—one of visionaries and fraudsters, titans and dreamers, euphoria and ruin.

With unparalleled access to historical records and newly uncovered documents, New York Times bestselling author Andrew Ross Sorkin takes readers inside the chaos of the crash, behind the scenes of a raging battle between Wall Street and Washington and the larger-than-life characters whose ambition and naïveté in an endless boom led to disaster. The dizzying highs and brutal lows of this era eerily mirror today’s world—where markets soar, political tensions mount, and the fight over financial influence plays out once again.

This is not just a story about money. 1929 is a tale of power, psychology, and the seductive illusion that this time is different. It’s about disregarded alarm bells, financiers who fell from grace, and skeptics who saw the crash coming—only to be dismissed until it was too late.

Hailed as a landmark book, Too Big to Fail reimagined how financial crises are told. Now, with 1929, Sorkin delivers an immersive, electrifying account of the most pivotal market collapse of all time—with lessons that remain as urgent as ever. More than just a history, 1929 is a crucial blueprint for understanding the cycles of speculation, the forces that drive financial upheaval, and the warning signs we ignore at our peril.

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Thorough Research • Engaging Storytelling • Pleasant Voice • Rich Character Development • Rich Detail • Clear Diction

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I chose this book because I don’t know much about economics but wanted to pick up some to help me understand more of what’s going on now. Sorkin’s style and knowledge made it easier. My only disappointment was the the fact some of went over my head. My bad. But I want to know more. I recommend.

It’s complicated yet told like a story rather than with data.

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Andrew Ross Sorkin did an amazing job of researching the crash. It was fascinating how intertwined so many things were and how they all came together to cause the crash. Absolutely riveting!

How well it was researched.

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the history is rich with details from letters and news from the time, so rich that you can visualize the characters, their emotions and even try to understand their purposes and goals.

the people and the companies that were around dictating the course of history are still around and still doing it.

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A thorough discussion covering personalities, how business “worked” back then, how the common people thought they could jump on the get rich bandwagon, and how life changed from before to after.

History never turns on one person or one event

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Fantastic! Not at all dry! Personal account of Wall Street crash of 1929. Exciting story even though you know the story.

Very engaging!

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