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Selections from 'Extraordinary Popular Delusions' and 'The Madness of Crowds'
This selection, first published in 1973, compiles a fascinating study of crowd psychology as it examines the moral epidemics and fits of madness that have bewitched the cities of Europe and their citizens from the dark ages to modern times.
| Author(s) | Edited by Charles Mackay. |
|---|---|
| Publisher | Taylor & Francis Ltd |
| Format | Paperback / softback |
| Pages | 128 |
| Published in | United Kingdom |
| Published | 15 Dec 2023 |
| Availability | Not yet available |
This selection, first published in 1973, compiles a fascinating study of crowd psychology as it examines the moral epidemics and fits of madness that have bewitched the cities of Europe and their citizens from the dark ages to modern times.
1. The Tulipomania 2. Fortune-Telling 3. Influence of Politics and Religion on the Hair and Beard 4. The Slow Poisoners 5. Haunted Houses 6. Popular Follies of Great Cities 7. Popular Admiration of Great Thieves
Charles Mackay
