Charles Mackay

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Memoirs of Extraordinary Popular Delusions

Memoirs of Extraordinary Popular Delusions

"Memoirs of Extraordinary Popular Delusions and the Madness of Crowds" is a classic work written by Charles Mackay, first published in 1841. The book explores various historical instances of mass hysteria, irrational behavior, and financial manias....

Memoirs of Extraordinary Popular Delusions and the Madness of Crowds Volume 1

Memoirs of Extraordinary Popular Delusions and the Madness of Crowds Volume 1

The book chronicles and vilifies its targets in three parts: "National Delusions", "Peculiar Follies", and "Philosophical Delusions". The subjects of Mackay's debunking include alchemy, beards (influence of politics and religion on), witch-hunts,...