Memoirs of Extraordinary Popular Delusions By: Charles Mackay (1814-1889)
Memoirs of Extraordinary Popular Delusions by Charles Mackay is a fascinating and eye-opening exploration of the power of mass hysteria and irrationality throughout history. Through a series of engaging and well-researched case studies, Mackay delves into various instances of collective delusions, from financial bubbles to witch hunts to doomsday prophecies. One of the strengths of this book is Mackay's ability to provide detailed analysis and context for each delusion, helping readers understand the psychological, social, and economic factors that contributed to their rise and eventual collapse. Despite being written in the mid-19th century, the themes and insights in this book remain as relevant and thought-provoking today as they were when it was first published. Overall, Memoirs of Extraordinary Popular Delusions is a must-read for anyone interested in human behavior, history, and the power of belief. Mackay's writing is clear and engaging, making this book accessible to a wide range of readers. Highly recommended for anyone looking to gain a deeper understanding of the inner workings of the human mind and the dangers of herd mentality. First Page: MEMOIRS OF EXTRAORDINARY POPULAR DELUSIONS BY CHARLES MACKAY AUTHOR OF "THE THAMES AND ITS TRIBUTARIES," "THE HOPE OF THE WORLD," ETC. "Il est bon de connaitre les delires de l'esprit humain. Chaque people a ses folies plus ou moins grossieres." MILLOT VOL I. LONDON: RICHARD BENTLEY, NEW BURLINGTON STREET. PUBLISHER IN ORDINARY TO HER MAJESTY. 1841. CONTENTS OF THE FIRST VOLUME THE MISSISSIPPI SCHEME THE SOUTH SEA BUBBLE THE TULIPOMANIA RELICS MODERN PROPHECIES POPULAR ADMIRATION FOR GREAT THIEVES INFLUENCE OF POLITICS AND RELIGION ON THE HAIR AND BEARD DUELS AND 0RDEALS THE LOVE OF THE MARVELOUS AND THE DISBELIEF OF THE TRUE POPULAR FOLLIES IN GREAT CITIES THE O. P. MANIA THE THUGS, OR PHANSIGARS NATIONAL DELUSIONS. N'en deplaise a ces fous nommes sages de Grece; En ce monde il n'est point de parfaite sagesse; Tous les hommes sont fous, et malgre tous leurs soins, Ne different entre eux que du plus ou du moins. BOILEAU. In reading the history of nations, we find that, like individuals, they have their whims and their peculiarities; their seasons of excitement and recklessness, when they care not what they do. We find that whole communities suddenly fix their minds upon one object, and go mad in its pursuit; that millions of people become simultaneously impressed with one delusion, and run after it, till their attention is caught by some new folly more captivating than the first... Continue reading book >>

Memoirs of Extraordinary Popular Delusions By: Charles Mackay (1814-1889)

Memoirs of Extraordinary Popular Delusions by Charles Mackay is a fascinating and eye-opening exploration of the power of mass hysteria and irrationality throughout history. Through a series of engaging and well-researched case studies, Mackay delves into various instances of collective delusions, from financial bubbles to witch hunts to doomsday prophecies.

One of the strengths of this book is Mackay's ability to provide detailed analysis and context for each delusion, helping readers understand the psychological, social, and economic factors that contributed to their rise and eventual collapse. Despite being written in the mid-19th century, the themes and insights in this book remain as relevant and thought-provoking today as they were when it was first published.

Overall, Memoirs of Extraordinary Popular Delusions is a must-read for anyone interested in human behavior, history, and the power of belief. Mackay's writing is clear and engaging, making this book accessible to a wide range of readers. Highly recommended for anyone looking to gain a deeper understanding of the inner workings of the human mind and the dangers of herd mentality.

First Page:

MEMOIRS OF EXTRAORDINARY POPULAR DELUSIONS

BY CHARLES MACKAY

AUTHOR OF

"THE THAMES AND ITS TRIBUTARIES," "THE HOPE OF THE WORLD," ETC.

"Il est bon de connaitre les delires de l'esprit humain. Chaque people a ses folies plus ou moins grossieres." MILLOT

VOL I.

LONDON: RICHARD BENTLEY, NEW BURLINGTON STREET. PUBLISHER IN ORDINARY TO HER MAJESTY. 1841.

CONTENTS OF THE FIRST VOLUME

THE MISSISSIPPI SCHEME THE SOUTH SEA BUBBLE THE TULIPOMANIA RELICS MODERN PROPHECIES POPULAR ADMIRATION FOR GREAT THIEVES INFLUENCE OF POLITICS AND RELIGION ON THE HAIR AND BEARD DUELS AND 0RDEALS THE LOVE OF THE MARVELOUS AND THE DISBELIEF OF THE TRUE POPULAR FOLLIES IN GREAT CITIES THE O. P. MANIA THE THUGS, OR PHANSIGARS

NATIONAL DELUSIONS.

N'en deplaise a ces fous nommes sages de Grece; En ce monde il n'est point de parfaite sagesse; Tous les hommes sont fous, et malgre tous leurs soins, Ne different entre eux que du plus ou du moins.

BOILEAU.

In reading the history of nations, we find that, like individuals, they have their whims and their peculiarities; their seasons of excitement and recklessness, when they care not what they do. We find that whole communities suddenly fix their minds upon one object, and go mad in its pursuit; that millions of people become simultaneously impressed with one delusion, and run after it, till their attention is caught by some new folly more captivating than the first... Continue reading book >>

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