Books like The Moneychangers by Upton Sinclair
Upton Sinclair’s historical novel chronicles the 1907 Wall Street crisis, detailing how a coalition of dominant capitalists orchestrated the downfall of a rival trust company. Their use of fronts and shill companies manipulated the market, leading to a crash, bank run, and unemployment, thrusting the nation into financial chaos. Through the perspective of a prosperous New York lawyer, Sinclair unveils the behind‑the‑scenes corruption and speculative strategies that precipitated the turmoil.
First publish date: 1908
Genre: General Fiction/General Fiction
Authors: Upton Sinclair
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