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Balen reminds us that the murky tale of the first bubble stands as a cautionary tale for our time. --Lisa Jardine, London Times Balen displays both understanding and incredulity in his account of the infamous 18th century trading scandal...a remarkable story. --Kirkus Reviews Bristles with contemporary resonance...Balen has a felicitous turn of phrase and the pace never flags. --Financial Times Brilliant. --John Snow A great ripping yarn. --Chicago Tribune

Balen displays both understanding and incredulity in his account of the infamous 18th century trading scandal.a remarkable story. -- Kirkus Reviews

Bristles with contemporary resonance...Balen has a felicitous turn of phrase and the pace never flags. --Financial Times

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Malcolm Balen is the author of a much praised biography of Kenneth Clarke. With a degree in History from Cambridge, he is currently editor of ITN’s Carlton news, having previously worked as editor of the BBC Nine O’Clock news and for Channel 4.

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