The Wall Street Crash (Days That Shook The World)

The Wall Street Crash (Days That Shook The World)

by Alex Woolf (Author)

Synopsis

This title describes the day of the Wall Street Crash, and the devastating effect it had on the economy of the United States. It looks at the events leading up to 'Black Tuesday' and what happened to the millions of people who had invested on the stock-market. Real life accounts are included in moment-in-time boxes, acting as a freeze-frame of people's thoughts, emotions and experiences as personal fortunes were lost and livelihoods ruined. It is complete with photographs, glossary, timeline and index.

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More Information

Format: Hardcover
Pages: 48
Publisher: Wayland
Published: 15 Aug 2002

ISBN 10: 0750235713
ISBN 13: 9780750235716
Children’s book age: 12+ Years

Media Reviews
'Generous use of photographs, extensive glossaries, timelines and sources of further information including websites, all contribute to make these valuable resources for hte school library.' -- Books for Keeps, March 2003 '...this interesting and informative collection.' -- Evening Echo 20020928
Author Bio
Alex Woolf studied history at Essex University, and has written and edited many 20th century history titles for young people.