Memoirs of Extraordinary Popular Delusions

"Memoirs of Extraordinary Popular Delusions and the Madness of Crowds" is a classic work written by Charles Mackay, first published in 1841. The book explores various historical instances of mass hysteria, irrational behavior, and financial manias. Mackay delves into the psychology of crowds and examines cases such as the South Sea Bubble, the Tulip Mania, and the Witch Mania.