1873 the Rothschilds the First Great Dep

1873 the Rothschilds the First Great Dep

by Liaquat Ahamed

Penguin Group · 2026 · 368 pages

Explore the seismic financial collapse of 1873, a pivotal moment when unchecked global investment, spearheaded by the powerful Rothschild banking dynasty, led to widespread market crashes and government defaults. This compelling history reveals how the era's speculative boom, fueled by the burgeoning bond market, ultimately imploded, triggering decades of deflation and sparking anti-globalist sentiment. Discover the far-reaching consequences of this first Great Depression, from its impact on Reconstruction in the U.S. to the scapegoating of the Rothschilds amidst rising antisemitism.

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