Charles Mackay Livres

Where did those great old words like drookit, glaikit and dour come from? An indispensible A - Z of Scots with meanings of thousands of words. A concise history of Scottish words, their meaning and origins. Where did those marvellous old Scots words like drookit, glaikit, gawkie, flunkey, muckle, pernickitie, canie, carfuffle, whiter and dour come from? What do you do when you sprackle or spier? Why would it be wrong to call a decent woman a dyke-louper, a byssim or a Maggie-rab? Why was a black sixpence forbidden currency and cauld coal a cause for anything but celebration. This rich distillation of the Scottish language will bring many hours of informative education and entertainment.

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"The market never ceases to befuddle and beguile. These two venerable works are fixtures on the short lists for most valuable books on the securities markets, and investors continue to cherishthem." (From the introduction by Martin S. Fridson managing director, Merrill Lynch & Co. author of Investment Illusions) Exploring the sometimes hilarious, sometimes devastating impact of crowd behavior and trading trickery on the financial markets, this book brilliantly combines two all-time investment classics. Extraordinary Popular Delusions and Confusión de Confusiones take us from Tulipmania in 1634-when tulips actually traded at a higher price than gold - to the South Sea "bubble" of 1720, and beyond. Securities analyst and author Martin Fridson guides you on a quirky, entertaining, and intriguing journey back through time. Chosen by the Financial Times as Two of the Ten Best Books Ever Written on Investment

Exploring the intricate interplay of mass psychology and societal behavior, this volume examines historical instances of extraordinary delusions that have influenced communities. Charles Mackay meticulously analyzes phenomena such as financial manias and superstitions, revealing the psychological mechanisms behind these collective beliefs. His work acts as a cautionary tale about the dangers of irrational exuberance and the pitfalls of groupthink. Through a blend of historical events and psychological insights, the book provides a compelling look into human behavior and the dynamics of mass hysteria.

Exploring over 400 years of history, this collection offers invaluable insights into the Americas from the late 15th century to the early 20th century. It encompasses diverse themes such as exploration, military actions, Native American experiences, and the complexities of slavery and abolition. The work features a variety of documents, including political tracts, maps, and literature, providing a rich tapestry of societal, political, and cultural perspectives. High-quality digital scans make these historical accounts accessible to a wide audience.

Extraordinary Popular Delusions and the Madness of Crowds is the original guide to behavioural psychology - and how manias, follies and superstitions begin, spread and (eventually) pass.

Extraordinary Popular Delusions and the Madness of Crowds is a history of popular folly by Charles Mackay. The book chronicles its targets in three parts: "National Delusions," "Peculiar Follies," and "Philosophical Delusions." Learn why intelligent people do amazingly stupid things when caught up in speculative edevorse. The subjects of Mackay's debunking include alchemy, beards (influence of politics and religion on), witch-hunts, crusades and duels. Present day writers on economics, such as Andrew Tobias, laud the three chapters on economic bubbles.

Exploring the phenomenon of financial manias, this reprint focuses on key historical bubbles such as the South Sea Company, the Mississippi Company, and the Dutch tulip mania. Mackay examines how irrational behavior led to widespread speculation, with tulip bulbs becoming extraordinarily valuable in 1637. His insights have influenced notable figures like financier Bernard Baruch, who attributed his foresight in selling stocks before the 1929 crash to Mackay's analysis. This edition distills the original work's exploration of financial panics and their psychological underpinnings.

This book combines two classic works, exploring the impact of crowd behavior and trading tricks on financial markets. From Tulipmania to the South Sea bubble, it offers an entertaining journey through investment history. Praised for its insights into crowd psychology, it remains essential reading for investors.