ISBN 978-612-03-1895-9

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The Great Economic Crises of History is an academic work of historical, economic, and financial analysis that systematically examines the major economic crises that have shaped the evolution of societies from Antiquity to the twenty-first century. Through a comparative and multidisciplinary approach, the book analyzes the structural, financial, political, and social factors that triggered each crisis, as well as their short-, medium-, and long-term effects.

The work covers fundamental episodes such as economic crises in the ancient and medieval worlds, the major speculative bubbles of the Early Modern period, the financial panics of the nineteenth century, the Great Depression, the crises of the twentieth century, and the global economic shocks of the twenty-first century, including the 2008 global financial crisis and the economic downturn resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic. Each chapter integrates historical-economic analysis, quantitative data, statistical graphs, and an extensive body of academic references that provide historical context and analytical depth.

Aimed at students, educators, researchers, and readers interested in economic history, this book offers a comprehensive perspective that allows the identification of recurring patterns, historical lessons, and profound institutional transformations arising from economic crises. The Great Economic Crises of History is presented as a reference and analytical work that contributes to a deeper understanding of how economies function over time and of the challenges societies face in periods of economic instability.