The Great Depression

This audiobook explores the complex and interconnected events that led to the Great Depression, starting with the dramatic stock market crash of 1929 and uncovering the various economic vulnerabilities that contributed to the era’s devastating downturn. It examines how rapid growth in the 1920s masked underlying issues like rising debt, low wages, and struggling industries, all of which culminated in a historic financial collapse. Through a detailed overview, listeners gain insight into how a series of warning signs were overlooked and how the subsequent economic turmoil unfolded.