The Secret History of the South Sea Bubble: The World's First Great Financial Scandal
&#x201C;A great ripping yarn.&#x201D; (Chicago Tribune)&#x201C;Brilliant.&#x201D; (John Snow)&#x201C;Balen displays both understanding and incredulity in his account of the infamous 18th century trading scandal&#x2026;a remarkable story.&#x201D; (Kirkus Reviews)&#x201C;Balen reminds us that the murky tale of the first bubble stands as a cautionary tale for our time.&#x201D; (Lisa Jardine, London Times)&#x201C;Bristles with contemporary resonance...Balen has a felicitous turn of phrase and the pace never flags.&#x201D; (Financial Times)