Charles Mackay
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1814–1889
Scottish journalist, poet and songwriter who in 1841 wrote Extraordinary Popular Delusions and the Madness of Crowds, a lively history of the times whole nations lost their heads: Dutch tulip mania, the South Sea Bubble and John Law's paper-money scheme in Paris. Investors still quote his warning that people 'go mad in herds' and recover 'one by one'.
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Extraordinary Popular Delusions and the Madness of Crowds
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- Who was Charles Mackay?
- Charles Mackay (1814–1889): Scottish journalist, poet and songwriter who in 1841 wrote Extraordinary Popular Delusions and the Madness of Crowds, a lively history of the times whole nations lost their heads: Dutch tulip mania, the South Sea Bubble and John Law's paper-money scheme in Paris. Investors still quote his warning that people 'go mad in herds' and recover 'one by one'.
- What can I read by Charles Mackay on SeoJae Story?
- Extraordinary Popular Delusions and the Madness of Crowds, in 3 parts, based on the public-domain English original.
- Is Charles Mackay hard to read in English?
- The sentences and vocabulary are simplified to about CEFR B2, but the advice, stories and famous lines are kept. Each part ends with a short “What this means for your money” card that applies the idea to life today, and you can tap any word for its meaning. Educational content, not financial advice.
- Is there a Korean translation?
- Yes. Every sentence has a Korean translation, and the full translation can be opened under the text, along with audio narration, vocabulary and a comprehension check.