Devil Take the Hindmost

In Devil Take the Hindmost, Edward Chancellor explores the history of speculative behavior, tracing its roots from ancient Rome to modern times, and examining notable financial bubbles and crises, including events like the South Sea Bubble and the 2008 financial collapse. The revised edition offers insights into recent economic phenomena such as the dot-com crash, the COVID-19-era "Everything Bubble," and the rise of Artificial Intelligence speculation. Throughout, the book presents a lively and precise analysis of human hopes, folly, and the enduring nature of financial risks across history.