1929: Inside the Greatest Crash in Wall Street History By John Kenneth Galbraith

1929: Inside the Greatest Crash in Wall Street History examines the causes and consequences of the stock market crash that triggered the Great Depression. Economist John Kenneth Galbraith presents a clear and engaging analysis of the financial speculation and economic conditions that led to the collapse.

The book explains how excessive optimism, risky investments, and weak financial regulation created a dangerous economic bubble. When the bubble finally burst, the effects devastated economies around the world.

Galbraith combines historical storytelling with economic insight, making complex financial events accessible to general readers while highlighting lessons that remain relevant to modern financial markets.