
1873: The Rothschilds, the First Great Depression, and the Making of the Modern World
Author
Liaquat Ahamed
Date Completed
September 27, 2026
Format
Hardcover
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History doesn't always repeat, but it often rhymes. It amazes me how many of our economic crashes are caused by very similar factors. Reading about the lead-up to the 1873 market crash reminds me greatly of 2008 and even today with the AI boom. It's like we don't learn anything. It was fascinating to see the different effects this had across the world.